Modern slavery is a hidden crime and notoriously difficult to measure. Mo Ibrahim crimedifficulthide Change image and share on social
Remarkably, governments are beginning to embrace the idea that nothing enhances democracy more than giving voice and information to everybody in the country. Why not open their books if they have nothing to hide? Mo Ibrahim beginbookcountry share on social
The fight against Ebola cannot undermine the fight against poverty. Mo Ibrahim ebolafightpoverty Change image and share on social
I never set out really to build a financial empire or to be a wealthy man. Mo Ibrahim buildempirefinancial Change image and share on social
Behind every corrupt politician are 10-20 corrupt businessmen. Mo Ibrahim businessmancorruptpolitician Change image and share on social
Now is the time for Afro-realism: for sound policies based on honest data, aimed at delivering results. Mo Ibrahim afroaimbase Change image and share on social
The Security Council represents the situation from 1945 - you had the Allies who won the war who occupied that. The defeated guys - the Germans and Japan - were out. The occupied countries had no voice. That was fine in '45, but today, Germany rules Europe, frankly. They are driving Europe but have no voice. Mo Ibrahim allycouncilcountry share on social
What we need in Africa is balanced development. Economic success cannot be a replacement for human rights or participation or democracy... it doesn't work. Mo Ibrahim africabalancedemocracy Change image and share on social
All we hear about Africa in the West is Darfur, Zimbabwe, Congo, Somalia, as if that is all there is. Mo Ibrahim africacongodarfur Change image and share on social
Business people get many undeserved prizes - golden parachutes and bonuses even when companies fail. I don't think people should get rewarded for screwing up. Mo Ibrahim bonusbusinesscompany Change image and share on social