2017 Ibrahim Forum Report
Africa at a Tipping Point
This publication has been designed for the 2017 Ibrahim Forum.
Held annually since 2010, the Ibrahim Forum focuses on the challenges of critical importance to Africa, for which wise leadership and sound governance are essential.
Bringing together a diverse range of high-level African stakeholders from the public and private arenas as well as influential partners based outside the continent, the Forum prides itself on promoting open and frank discussion. It aims to go beyond the familiar analysis of problems and restatement of commitments to encourage fresh, pragmatic solutions and shared responsibilities.
To help achieve these ambitions, the Foundation produces a Forum Report ahead of each annual event. This compiles facts and figures using the most relevant and recent data and insights around the topics for discussion.
The focus of the 2017 Forum is “Africa at a Tipping Point” and what needs to be done to ensure that Africa’s progress continues to rise rather than fall back. The result of this defining moment depends more than anything else on our ability to harness the energy, and meet the expectations, of Africa’s young people.
