Kofi A. Annan was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, and received the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize for his creation of the Global AIDS and Health Fund. He currently chairs the Africa Progress Panel, an organization dedicated to furthering African development.
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Kofi A. Annan
Commentaries by Kofi A. Annan
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No Time to Slacken
PITTSBURGH – Almost six months ago, at a moment of great alarm about the global financial and economic crisis, G-20 leaders met for a histor…
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African Opportunities, Global Benefits
NEW YORK – The global economic recession has translated into a development crisis for Africa, which is revealing the continent’s vulnerabili…
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The Age of Human Rights
NEW YORK: At the dawn of the 21st century, the United Nations has become more central to the lives of more people than ever. Through our wor…
