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
If economic progress is not translated into better quality of life and respect for citizens' rights, we will witness more Tahrir Squares in Africa. Mo Ibrahim africacitizeneconomic Change image and share on social
Look at the international bodies that came out of U.N. - international, publicly funded bodies that neither you or I know their names, because they are completely outdated and still publicly funded because there are no sunset clauses. Mo Ibrahim bodyclausecompletely share on social
The African Development Bank is one of the most aggressive advocates of regional integration. Mo Ibrahim advocateafricanaggressive Change image and share on social
Every man, woman and child knows about Mugabe, but people say, 'Mogae, who is that?' Mo Ibrahim childmanmogae Change image and share on social
Before any investor goes into any country, he is looking for the exit door. Mo Ibrahim countrydoorexit Change image and share on social
Billions of dollars are thrown at African countries. Mo Ibrahim africanbillioncountry Change image and share on social
Multinationals don't pay taxes in Africa - we all know that. Mo Ibrahim africamultinationalpay Change image and share on social
Almost every country in Africa has now instituted multi-party democracy. Mo Ibrahim africacountrydemocracy Change image and share on social
Africa was perceived - it still is to some extent - as a place which is very difficult to do business in. I don't share that view. Mo Ibrahim africabusinessdifficult Change image and share on social
