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An open letter by the international Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP) Initiative We, the undersigned, unite with a shared commitment to restore trust in political leadership and enhance its practice to meet the unique demands of the 21st-century. In an era where trust in political institutions is waning, now is the time…
Advancing Politics Together: Academics, Politicians, and Civil Society Call on Peers to Unite for the Future of Political Leadership
An open letter by the international Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP) Initiative We, the undersigned, unite with a shared commitment to restore trust in political leadership and enhance its practice to meet the unique demands of the 21st-century. In an era where trust in political institutions is waning, now is the time for leaders across all sectors to come together and bridge the gap between public expectations and the actions of political leaders. At this pivotal moment, we—18 representatives from academia, politics, civil society, and leadership development—invite our colleagues, peers, and funders to join us in this mission. Expectations or…
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Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, delivered the Kofi Annan Peace Address during Geneva Peace Week 2024. Reflecting on Kofi Annan’s legacy and the current global leadership crisis in peace efforts, she called for greater respect for humanitarian law, and advocated for gender parity in leadership, emphasising the need for women’s inclusion in peacebuilding. Full Remarks…
Mary Robinson: “The current failure of leadership is not gender neutral”
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, delivered the Kofi Annan Peace Address during Geneva Peace Week 2024. Reflecting on Kofi Annan’s legacy and the current global leadership crisis in peace efforts, she called for greater respect for humanitarian law, and advocated for gender parity in leadership, emphasising the need for women’s inclusion in peacebuilding. Full Remarks from Mary Robinson Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, 15 October 2024. These remarks were first published by The Elders. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen It is an honour and a pleasure to be with you here tonight in my capacity as Chair of The Elders to deliver the Kofi…
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In episode 5 of Kofi Time, host Ahmad Fawzi interviews diplomat Michael Møller on Kofi Annan’s special kind of leadership. A respected leader among his peers and the public, Kofi Annan served the people of the world with courage, vision and empathy. Embodying moral steadfastness and an acute political acumen, his leadership…
Leadership: Then & Now | Kofi Time with Michael Møller | Episode 5
In episode 5 of Kofi Time, host Ahmad Fawzi interviews diplomat Michael Møller on Kofi Annan’s special kind of leadership. A respected leader among his peers and the public, Kofi Annan served the people of the world with courage, vision and empathy. Embodying moral steadfastness and an acute political acumen, his leadership was one of […]
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Sadly, principled statesmen and women who can forge bold, morally consistent responses to today’s global problems are in short supply. We must therefore safeguard and promote the virtues that the former UN secretary-general embodied. This article originally appeared in Project Syndicate on May 13, 2022. GENEVA – The world is facing a…
Kofi Annan’s Lessons in Global Leadership
Sadly, principled statesmen and women who can forge bold, morally consistent responses to today’s global problems are in short supply. We must therefore safeguard and promote the virtues that the former UN secretary-general embodied. This article originally appeared in Project Syndicate on May 13, 2022. GENEVA – The world is facing a set of acute crises without recent parallel: a war in Europe that could escalate into a nuclear conflict, skyrocketing food prices that are hitting the poor the hardest, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate emergency. We need principled statesmen and women to forge bold, morally consistent responses to…
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Jenö Staehelin, the Interim Chairman of the Board at the Kofi Annan Foundation, met with Martina Fuchs at CNNMoney Switzerland to talk about Kofi Annan’s legacy and the future of the Foundation – watch his full interview here!
“We have to carry on,” says Kofi Annan Foundation’s Interim Chairman
Jenö Staehelin, the Interim Chairman of the Board at the Kofi Annan Foundation, met with Martina Fuchs at CNNMoney Switzerland to talk about Kofi Annan’s legacy and the future of the Foundation – watch his full interview here!
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Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/interviews/If-leaders-fail-people-will-lead-Kofi-Annan/articleshow/29917567.cms When leaders fail to lead, people take charge and leaders then have to follow, says Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General and Nobel laureate. When leaders fail to lead, people take charge and leaders then have to follow, says Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General and Nobel laureate.…
If leaders fail, people will lead: Kofi Annan
Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/interviews/If-leaders-fail-people-will-lead-Kofi-Annan/articleshow/29917567.cms When leaders fail to lead, people take charge and leaders then have to follow, says Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General and Nobel laureate. When leaders fail to lead, people take charge and leaders then have to follow, says Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General and Nobel laureate. The Times of India Subhabrata Guha | Feb 6, 2014, 01.02 AM IST When leaders fail to lead, people take charge and leaders then have to follow, says Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General and Nobel laureate. In an exclusive interview to TOI, Annan expresses optimism that slowly…
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The Financial Times A man of unique authority, Mandela set a very high standard for us to attain, says Kofi Annan. This article by Kofi Annan appeared in the comment section of the Financial Times on Saturday 7 December 2013. Nelson Mandela led a singular life of sacrifice, dignity and political genius…
Africans must walk to freedom in Mandela’s memory
The Financial Times A man of unique authority, Mandela set a very high standard for us to attain, says Kofi Annan. This article by Kofi Annan appeared in the comment section of the Financial Times on Saturday 7 December 2013. Nelson Mandela led a singular life of sacrifice, dignity and political genius that brought about the peaceful end of one of the great evils of modern times. The most important lesson he leaves us with, however, is not about the promise of visionary leadership. Rather, I believe, it is about the potential within each of us individually – men, women,…
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Bogota This is your country too and your voices should be heard. I wish to convey my warm greetings to all of you who are attending the Forum on Political Participation in Bogota today. I know that this Forum has been requested by the Colombian Government and the FARC so that…
Statement by H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Forum on Political Participation in Bogota (28-30 April 2013).
Bogota This is your country too and your voices should be heard. I wish to convey my warm greetings to all of you who are attending the Forum on Political Participation in Bogota today. I know that this Forum has been requested by the Colombian Government and the FARC so that civil society can provide input to their talks and contribute to the peace process. This is your country too and your voices should be heard. The conflict in Colombia is one of the longest in the world. I am therefore very pleased to hear that the current initiative to…
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K24 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo85NTlvGcU&feature=BFa&list=UUt3SE-Mvs3WwP7UW-PiFdqQ ‘Kenya has been struggling to get a new constitution for twenty years, now they have it. The people believe in it, it is one of the most modern constitutions on the continent, and the envy of many countries. What is important is to give it life, to believe in it,…
Jeff Koinange's Ten Minutes Interview with Kofi Annan
K24 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo85NTlvGcU&feature=BFa&list=UUt3SE-Mvs3WwP7UW-PiFdqQ ‘Kenya has been struggling to get a new constitution for twenty years, now they have it. The people believe in it, it is one of the most modern constitutions on the continent, and the envy of many countries. What is important is to give it life, to believe in it, and implement it faithfully- there, we have some work to do.’ ‘Kenya has been struggling to get a new constitution for twenty years, now they have it. The people believe in it, it is one of the most modern constitutions on the continent, and the envy of many…
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PBS Newshour http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/july-dec12/annan_09-18.html Kofi Annan has worked for more than 40 years at the United Nations trying to bring the international community together to resolve conflict, suffering and violence. Kofi Annan has worked for more than 40 years at the United Nations trying to bring the international community together to resolve conflict,…
Kofi Annan on 40 Years Trying to End War, Promote Peace at the United Nations
PBS Newshour http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/july-dec12/annan_09-18.html Kofi Annan has worked for more than 40 years at the United Nations trying to bring the international community together to resolve conflict, suffering and violence. Kofi Annan has worked for more than 40 years at the United Nations trying to bring the international community together to resolve conflict, suffering and violence. Jeffrey Brown talks to former U.N Secretary-General Kofi Annan. A video clip of the full interview is available on PBS’ website. Kofi Annan, the first career U.N staffer to rise to head the organisation, has spent more than forty years dealing with one international crisis or another,…
