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in 2007, the Ibrahim Prize celebrates excellence in African leadership. It is awarded to a former Executive Head of State or Government by an independent Prize Committee composed of eminent figures, including two Nobel Laureates. Prize winners are referred to as Ibrahim Laureates.
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on criteria of good governance, democratic election and respect of terms limits. Since its inception, the Prize has been awarded 7 times. It has often not been offered, with no leader being found worthy of the award on a given year.
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The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has been awarded in 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2020. Former South African president Nelson Mandela was named an honorary laureate in 2007.
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Ensures that Africa continues to benefit from the experience and expertise of exceptional leaders when they leave national office, by enabling them to continue in other public roles on the continent
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Recognises and celebrates African leaders who have developed their countries, lifted people out of poverty and paved the way for sustainable and equitable prosperity
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Prize recipients are awarded US$ 5 million, divided into annual instalments of US$ 500,000 paid out over 10 years, followed by US$ 200,000 annually, thereafter.
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With a US$ 5 million payment, the Ibrahim Prize, is believed to be the world's largest, exceeding the $ 1.5m
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Le prix Mo Ibrahim attribué au président nigérien Mahamadou Issoufou
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pandemic which threatened the future of his country and people."
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was awarded a Special Prize for speaking truth to power in 2012.
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The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership,
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Highlights exceptional role models for the continent
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