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The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership is annual prize awarded to a former African executive Head of State or Government. ==Background== Established by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation 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. The Ibrahim Prize *recognises and celebrates African leaders who have developed their countries, lifted people out of poverty and paved the way for sustainable and equitable prosperity *highlights exceptional role models for the continent *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 Criteria *former African Executive Head of State or Government *left office in the last three years *democratically elected *served his/her constitutionally mandated term *demonstrated exceptional leadership With a US$5 million initial payment, plus $200,000 a year for life, the prize is believed to be the world's largest, exceeding the $1.3m Nobel Peace Prize. Former South African President Nelson Mandela, former United States President Bill Clinton, and former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan are among those who have welcomed the initiative. The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership was awarded in 2007, 2008 and 2011. Former South African president Nelson Mandela was an honorary laureate. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ibrahim Prize」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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