Abwaan Posted September 25, 2007 4 hours ago Somali Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi, seen here in 2006. An index of good governance in sub-Saharan Africa has showed Mauritius led the way, while Somalia was named and shamed as the worst. LONDON (AFP) — An index of good governance in sub-Saharan Africa out Tuesday showed Mauritius led the way, while Somalia was named and shamed as the worst. The inaugural annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance, published by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, ranks 48 countries against 58 individual measures. The foundation uses those measures to rank countries on five factors: safety and security; rule of law, transparency and corruption; participation and human rights; sustainable economic opportunity; and human development. Mauritius topped the index (86.2), followed by Seychelles (83.1), Botswana (73.0), Cape Verde (72.9) and South Africa (71.1). The bottom five were Guinea-Bissau (42.7), Sudan (40.0), Chad (38.8), the Democratic Republic of Congo (38.6) and Somalia (28.1). The foundation was created by Mo Ibrahim, a wealthy Sudanese businessman and the Celtel International telecommunications firm founder, with the index drawn up by experts at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in the United States. It was established as an African-based project to recognise good leaders -- and name and shame the shoddy regimes. "We are shining a light on governance in Africa, and in so doing we are making a unique contribution to improving the quality of governance," said Ibrahim. "The Ibrahim Index is a tool to hold governments to account and frame the debate about how we are governed. Africans are setting benchmarks not only for their own continent, but for the world." Compared to aggregate 2000-2005 rankings, Rwanda was the biggest riser, up 18 places at 18th, followed by Ethiopia, up 10 places at 27th. Guinea-Bissau performed the worst, falling down 21 places to 44th, followed by DR Congo, down 12 places at 47th. Zimbabwe was ranked 31st on 52.0. The foundation, launched last year, has the backing of former South African president Nelson Mandela, the Ghanaian former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan, former US president Bill Clinton and former British prime minister Tony Blair, among others. "Mo Ibrahim has a vision to promote and recognise good governance that will drive Africa's political and economic renaissance," Mandela said in a statement. "This is an African initiative celebrating the successes of new African leadership. It sets an example that the rest of the world can emulate." The first annual Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, to be awarded on October 22, will land a former head of state or government with a five-million-dollar (3.5-million-euro) prize split over 10 years with 200,000 dollars annually for the rest of their lives. A further 200,000 dollars a year will be made available for good causes espoused by the former leader. The prize far exceeds the 10 million Swedish kronor (1.5 million dollars, 1.1 million euros) given to recipients of a Nobel Prize. Top 10 (Ibrahim Index of African Governance): Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caano Geel Posted September 25, 2007 what's new? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AYOUB Posted September 25, 2007 The bottom five were Guinea-Bissau (42.7), Sudan (40.0), Chad (38.8), the Democratic Republic of Congo (38.6) and Somalia (28.1). 28.1 X 4.5 = 126.45 That's better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AYOUB Posted September 25, 2007 The bottom five were Guinea-Bissau (42.7), Sudan (40.0), Chad (38.8), the Democratic Republic of Congo (38.6) and Somalia (28.1). 28.1 X 4.5 = 126.45 That's better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted September 27, 2007 Compare the stooges to C/qaasin, who is eligible. ------------ Who is up for Africa's $5m prize? Mark Doyle BBC News The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is next month due to award over $5m to the former African head of state adjudged to have demonstrated exemplary leadership. The presidential prize is aimed at encouraging best practice. The lucky recipient of what the organisers call "the world's biggest prize" will be named on 22 October. The winner will then be paid the $5m in tranches over a period of 10 years, with a further $200,000 for life thereafter. The international panel of judges includes former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, former Irish President Mary Robinson and the respected ex-Finance Minister of Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. All 13 African heads of state or government who left office between 2004 and 2006 are eligible for the cash prize - including, perhaps surprisingly, the former transitional president of war-torn Somalia . Others in the running include the former presidents of: Benin - Mathieu Kerekou Mozambique - Joaquim Chissano Tanzania - Benjamin Mkapa Seychelles - France-Albert Rene These candidates could advance a claim to have behaved well. Mr Kerekou, for example, was the first mainland African head of state to have allowed free multiparty elections - and to have then stood down when he lost. Mr Chissano played a key role in ending the war in Mozambique. Mr Mkapa kept Tanzania on a relatively stable political course despite unrest in neighbouring countries. And Mr Rene also looks a strong contender, with Seychelles ranked as one of Africa's best governed states. Tempation Curiously, the late military strongman of Togo, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who died in office, is also on the list of possible recipients. A spokesman for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation stressed that the list was a "long list" of all the former heads of state or government and not a "shortlist" chosen by the prize committee. One of the men named in the "long list", former President Bakili Muluzi of Malawi, told me through a trusted contact that he did not think he qualified for the prize because he does not want to be an "ex-president". Mr Muluzi intends to stand for office again - and is currently engaged in a controversial political and legal battle to do so. A senior diplomat posted to Malawi told me Mr Maluzi's new bid for power had caused "political deadlock". He speculated that the prize raises the fascinating possibility that it could end that deadlock by tempting Mr Muluzi into retirement with a handsome pension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kool_Kat Posted September 27, 2007 Originally posted by Abwaan: Not topic related, but dude needs to get braces...Waaxay sidan, wuuba i ceebeyee...Haay... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted September 27, 2007 Not a big surprise really. These guys have been given the licence to do as they please,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
