The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) was established in 2006 to focus on the critical importance of leadership and governance in Africa. By providing tools to support advancements in leadership and governance, the Foundation aims to bring about meaningful change on the continent. The Foundation, which is a non-grant making organisation, helps to define, assess and enhance governance and leadership in Africa using the following tools: • The Ibrahim Index of African Governance, the most comprehensive collection of quantitative data on governance in Africa • The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, which celebrates excellence in African leadership • The Ibrahim Forum, an annual high-level conference that tackles issues of critical importance to Africa • The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships, which identify and support potential African leaders of the future by placing them at key multilateral institutions • The Ibrahim Scholarships, which support aspiring African leaders at a number of distinguished academic institutions