Mo Ibrahim Quotes

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Mo Ibrahim

Profession : Businessman

Birth : May 3, 1946

The Nobel Prize is worth $1.5 million, but that's not the issue. Do the distinguished scientists who win the Nobel Prize need the money? Probably not. The honor is more important the money, and that's the case with the prize for African leadership as well.

Mo Ibrahim

Rwanda really did take very strong steps towards development. I mean, this place is unrecognizable. There's a very good management of economy and resources - it's a success story, and that's great.

Mo Ibrahim

The Zimbabwean people, like everyone else, have a right to live in freedom and prosperity and to select their leaders through fair and democratic elections.

Mo Ibrahim

Nobody can come and develop Africa on behalf of Africans.

Mo Ibrahim

To be frank, I don't think President Obama gives much thought to Africa - or gives much to Africa.

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Multinationals don't pay taxes in Africa - we all know that.

Mo Ibrahim

Business is global. Countries need to react to that; taxes need to be paid where profit arises.

Mo Ibrahim