Historically most of the bosses of multilateral institutions have been white men. But today Africans lead several global institutions
Today Africans lead several global institutions. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, an Ethiopian, has steered the World Health Organisation through the pandemic. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian, heads the World Trade Organisation . Makh tar Diop, a Senegalese, presides over an investment portfolio worth about $64bn at the International Finance Corporation , the semi-independent arm of the World Bank that invests in private firms.
Personal experience inevitably shapes leaders' priorities. Dr Tedros lost his brother, who was about four, to what was probably measles. He made similar curable diseases the focus of his campaign to run the, and has prioritised them during his term. When Ebola struck the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr Tedros visited 14 times, despite the threat from rebels.
Having Africans in charge of wonk-filled institutions can also provide role models and help overcome racist stereotypes. “It’s important for people to see an African leading an institution in the economic sphere,” says Ms Okonjo-Iweala.for a second term. Ms Okonjo-Iweala and Mr Diop doubtless aspire to similar endorsements of their work. Trailblazers sometimes feel extra pressure to succeed, and may be held to an unfairly high standard. Yet not all leaders of global institutions excel.
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