As part of the World Bank's Africa Region Speakers' Series "Success Despite the Odds," Botswana's Former President Festus Mogae will reflect on the role of leadership in shaping Botswana’s post-independence history and development. The World Bank's Vice President of the Africa Region Obiageli Ezekwesili will give opening remarks. Video from the event, which will take place at the World Bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C, will be streamed live online and Mogae will take questions from the online audience.
Live: Political Leadership and Development – Reflections from Botswana.
Monday, December 6 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm ESTWatch Live
President Festus Mogae served two terms as Botswana’s president from 1998 to 2008. Before becoming president, he was Botswana’s minister of finance and development planning and vice president. In 2008 the Mo Ibrahim Foundation awarded Mogae the Ibrahim Prize which “recognizes and celebrates excellence in African leadership.” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Mogae as a United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Change in 2008.
About Botswana
A poor, under-developed country at independence in 1966, Botswana is now a middle-income country and the world’s largest producer of gem diamonds, with a tradition of democratic politics. Recent challenges include the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Despite progress, Botswana still has an estimated HIV prevalence rate of 17 percent.
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