Mo Ibrahim on Covid-19, Governance in Africa

The video discusses the impact of the pandemic on Africa's democratic landscape, highlighting the stagnation and decline in democracy and participation. It also addresses the challenges in Africa's health system, emphasizing the need for increased investment in healthcare. The digital divide in education is another critical issue, with the pandemic exposing the lack of digital infrastructure. Finally, the video examines the quality of leadership in Africa, noting the persistence of long-term leaders and the need for strong statesmen.

How has the pandemic affected the democratic landscape in Africa?

• It has strengthened democratic participation.

• It has led to a rise in autocratic tendencies.

• It has improved the governance index.

• It has had no impact on democracy.

What percentage of Africa's GDP is spent on health, according to the discussion?

• 5.9%

• 3.5%

• 1.9%

• 10%

What is a major issue in Africa's healthcare system as highlighted in the video?

• Over-reliance on local resources

• Excessive healthcare spending

• Dependence on imported medicines and vaccines

• Lack of foreign assistance

How many weeks of education did African children lose due to the digital divide during the pandemic?

• 10 weeks

• 28 weeks

• 15 weeks

• 5 weeks

What is a key area for investment to support Africa's future growth, as mentioned in the video?

• Agriculture

• Digital economy

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

What is a significant problem with leadership in Africa according to the discussion?

• Frequent changes in leadership

• Leaders staying in power for over 30 years

• Lack of strongmen

• Too many elections

What is needed in Africa to improve leadership quality, as per the video?

• Longer presidential terms

• More statesmen

• More strongmen

• Fewer elections