If you’re not familiar with Mo Ibrahim, learn about him.  Sudanese, founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, former telecommunications entrepreneur, and the catalyst behind the Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.  Basically, Mr. Ibrahim has the on-the-ground experience and dedication to make informed commentary. 

He wrote a piece in the Financial Times back in May (which [...]]]>

If you’re not familiar with Mo Ibrahim, learn about him.  Sudanese, founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, former telecommunications entrepreneur, and the catalyst behind the Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.  Basically, Mr. Ibrahim has the on-the-ground experience and dedication to make informed commentary. 

He wrote a piece in the Financial Times back in May (which I’m just now catching unfortunately) disputing Moyo’s claims in Dead Aid.  To contrast Moyo’s emphasis on an elimination of aid, Ibrahim says instead:

We need a holistic approach to development in Africa that is centred on good governance. This must encompass African governments, civil society, the private sector and donors.

You can read the rest of the interview here:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/66f75478-4bb8-11de-b827-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss&nclick_check=1