Following close consultation with the Ghanaian government, the
Mo Ibrahim Foundation announces the postponement of the annual Governance
Weekend, due to take place in Accra 21-23 November 2014.
The Ebola outbreak in the West African region over the past 5
months has led the Ghanaian government, in line with the ECOWAS Commission
guidelines, to ask for a moratorium on all non-essential meetings and
international conferences in Ghana.
It is critical that all efforts should be focused on dealing
with this situation without any distraction.
The Foundation event includes various conferences and parallel
meetings held by civil society and business groups, as well as public
gatherings such as a public concert and a major football match. Considering the
health risk involved, however minimal, it would be irresponsible of us to
proceed.
Our Annual Event will be rescheduled in Accra early 2015. The
date will be decided in consultation with the Ghanaian government.
Source: http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org
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