Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: How to help Africa? Do business there

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www.ted.com Negative images of Africa dominate the news: famine and disease, conflict and corruption. But Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the former Finance Minister of Nigeria and now a director of the World Bank, says there's a less-told story unfolding in many African nations: one of reform, economic growth and business opportunity. Cracking down on corruption -- and the perception of corruption -- will be the key to its success. She tells how high-ranking Nigerian officials taking money illicitly have been jailed, and how citizens and prospective business partners are getting at least a partial picture now of where money flows.

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@wedosomething3499 3 жыл бұрын

And she's now the head of the WTO (World Trade Organization)!!

@eddyidemudia7356 11 жыл бұрын

God bless you mama, listening to you makes me 100% proud to be born in Nigeria . I wish you be the first woman president to lead Nigeria.

@mojisolaadebowale-marykayb6701 3 жыл бұрын

No slide, no note yet she delivered a FIRST CLASS lecture. This is the best so far for me🙌🙌🙌🙌

@lynn7286 3 жыл бұрын

Unlike our current president, who cannot even read from written paper 😀

@kalofaso8548 4 жыл бұрын

This woman is very admirable. May God bless you abundantly, sister.

@kazeemfageyinbo9149 4 жыл бұрын

What an intelligent woman ,may your days be long ma.

@gabrielcox3167 6 жыл бұрын

We need to get out of the charitable mindset. I went to Zanzibar in 2011 and helped teach English as a second language. It was a FANTASTIC experience, but I now think that its best to invest in Africa.

@Bunduism 11 жыл бұрын

Pheww! Somebody has finally hit the nail on the head.... Very intelligent lady who knows her stuff

@achachris 15 жыл бұрын

Very great woman. We need more of you. great speech. Nigeria for life.

@LiberianGbanna 14 жыл бұрын

Man, I like this woman! She points out exactly what the problems are, and proposes solutions. So brilliant!

@ifeanyisamuel6332 3 жыл бұрын

Since I've lost my mom, I've made you my mom. I'm watching during 2020 #Endsars

@inmythoughts718 3 жыл бұрын

Really a freaking crook that look the other way under the johnathan administration.. Nigerians are doomed.. just because she's an old lady means nothing.. she's a crook

@chisomstephanie3750 3 жыл бұрын

@@inmythoughts718 laughable

@Perfumereviews. 3 жыл бұрын

The current DIRECTOR GENERAL elect at the WTO❣️

@justinamusyoka4986 3 жыл бұрын

I came here to listen to her early speeches,very proud of her.Mama help Africa arise.

@emmanuelansah3065 3 жыл бұрын

U are the best so far. Just 4 of your type can change a real lot in African, stay blessed and focus.

@abdulconteh4075 4 жыл бұрын

She is an iconic model to me. I love listening to her

@charleso8178 3 жыл бұрын

Good

@inmythoughts718 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT HAS SHE DONE FOR NIGERIA.. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

@godwinsamuel5175 3 жыл бұрын

@@inmythoughts718 you aren't even bold to use your real name. You are on your own. This woman is known everywhere but as for you, who are you? Soon she will become WTO boss and she did nothing for Nigeria?? Stop spoiling people , it's for you own good.

@justinamusyoka4986 3 жыл бұрын

@@godwinsamuel5175 Director General,confirmation.

@PatrickOsiegbu 10 жыл бұрын

We can take charge of our own destinies. Indeed.

@olajumokemommie9863 3 жыл бұрын

This woman is morethan a blessing. So proud of her

@DrJenYes 3 жыл бұрын

Every word was captivating! She has a wealth of knowledge and experience!

@roihenry4874 11 жыл бұрын

I think those four guys missed the like button... Nne di ora mma. Jesike. God bless Nigeria.

@BolanleEnang 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to having you as our Nigerian President in the near future.

@crudhousefull 12 жыл бұрын

So well informed. I am in awe. Go Africa! Even though I'm from Asia I feel so bad that Africa continues to get raped by the west. I've seen quite a few good leaders from Africa on TED alone. You have no idea how good that makes me feel

@sundayifeanyi1420 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you Dr A gift to Africa

@damianeze7292 3 жыл бұрын

The west wouldn’t let Africa succeed, this is like war going on.

@pumlakhoza16 3 жыл бұрын

The west is basically scared of an independent Africa.

@Thebonesoftrees 2 жыл бұрын

Today china holds africa….

@pamela_ofuani 3 жыл бұрын

See the flow of the speech... I love you ma. You are my hero.

@Techbros53 10 жыл бұрын

I truly admire this woman!!!!

@inmythoughts718 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT HAS SHE DONE FOR NIGERIA.. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

@diatadiatainternationalfol6038 3 жыл бұрын

I am impressed by her other TED X speech and interviews... I did not know of this great woman before now, when I learned of her new position as head of the world Trade Organization, which has long been known to disrespect Africa. I was inspired. The words and record of Dr. Ngozi are remarkable. This may just be the great change in direction Africa needs to turn the tide, and assure her proper place at the table of those bringing wealth to the world, and not the false illusion of African poverty..

@rcikaal8804 3 жыл бұрын

Only fools are impressed by this woman.

@rcikaal8804 3 жыл бұрын

Fools who don't understand anything about economics, nationality and how to sustain a nation. This woman has helped the WTO Rob Africa and she knows it. But for you clowns you don't care what she actually does all you care is that on your mind she is earning big bucks as an individual. She is a puppet used to hurt Africa.

@nkemjikaaaron1325 3 жыл бұрын

@@rcikaal8804It's unfortunate you think of her like this. NOI is known globally. Her imprint on the global stage is bold n visible enough for all to study. No wonder her overwhelming endorsement by all the WTO member nations. Are you wiser n smarter than all the membernations. Do you have the capacity to invalidate the overwhelming support she has earned from people from everywhere around the world? There're certain positions I will never take in life. One of such is your stand n attitude of negativity in the midst of overwhelming goodwill towards her from others (millions) - and not just others, but folks who know better.

@NnaemekaEzeugo 11 жыл бұрын

Great visionary! you standout in the midst of corrupt elites.. Well-done Mrs Okonjo-Iweala

@ThaDreamer18 11 жыл бұрын

Please can we just make this lady president. Nigeria needs her experience and her vision

@ukamakablessingikwuelisi5291 4 жыл бұрын

Ada ka Ada, you're the best person that any country could have. I pray that may the Almighty God continue to enlighten the eyes of your understanding in Jesus name amen

@victorogelle5420 7 жыл бұрын

Underrated video!!

@dickayieye7807 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, madam secretary general. Your thoughts are full of hope that if we start implementing a fraction of them we could start turning The Sahara green.

@ishmaelopare1290 3 жыл бұрын

The best talk on Africa I have ever head. Enough of blaming others and how bad Africa is.

@afridrd 5 жыл бұрын

Her accent is awesome plus her truth

@ArunTalukdar 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. What a speech. I read about you since you become the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. I am lucky to have you here Madam.

@salamiope 13 жыл бұрын

Yes, She is talking from EXPERIENCE.... awesome delivery, direct presentation.... Madam wish you the BEST as you take up the FINANCE MINISTRY HEAD ASSIGNMENT again..... you will SUCCEED......

@kwameamoako8382 3 жыл бұрын

I congratulate our madam for being the first woman to hold this post and first African also for that matter the two first double do, we Africans are proud of you and hope you wil use this opportunity to help fellow Africans especially the girl child in education and also the women will also emulate your good example to propel the womanhood to reach higher heights.

@rebeccaomozuapo5858 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! 12 years later, still as relevant

@Purality 11 жыл бұрын

This my friends, is the coolest person alive. Stupid American monopoly on the WTO, you deserved that presidency Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala.

@dorisokere7916 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you my sister, a brave and a wisdom woman. Igbo raze will save Africa from other countries that is using them to develope and grow their own economy.

@dadakeshinro6749 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget that one of their culprit from her georahical area called OKEKE has just gone down for 10 years in Virginia. Mother of Animal Farm. Original gate-keepers for the Eurocentric,,🤔

@harmonyikennajames4100 2 жыл бұрын

She wouldn't have imagined what will be happening 14 years later

@sebolelomogorosi1335 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and mind blowing presentation!!!!

@joyokafor705 3 жыл бұрын

Not a surprise she’s the chosen one for WTO. She’s an epitome of intelligence... Africa is tired of all the foreign aids... Empowering and supporting the people to take ownership of their own welfare is better than all the patronizing foreign aids that robs Africans of their initiative and enslaved their minds

@bantublood 15 жыл бұрын

Common sense isnt a common thing and that is why ignorance still thrives especially with people that know nothing about us.Its encouraging to know even though the world is not ready to see it, that the Nigerian people have taken the destiny we share into our hands and are making a head way.Those who hear us sing and hear nusery rhymes miss our songs of survival, those that see the lines in our hands as lines drawn by our idle forefathers miss the beauty in our palmistry.We're one,and are rising

@umarhasans.7245 3 жыл бұрын

Keep smashing your goals T.jay 🍷

@flaviaakello 3 жыл бұрын

The world has starved Africa, taking much for very little, which only elevated a few and left the rest poor and reliant on international aid. Africa must recognise it’s beauty and the much it has to offer to the rest of the world at a decent rate. Let’s up lift Africa.

@vijaynagpal7588 3 жыл бұрын

Ngozi mark my words.. next half century is for african CENTURY

@onyeilonyeil9468 2 жыл бұрын

Mrs Ngozi, after listening to what you've done. Sounds like what u put ur hands to improves. If you ever read dis, den why not run for president in Nigeria?

@dejiomoloja4262 5 жыл бұрын

Big Facts. I admire Ngozi so much.

@inmythoughts718 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT HAS SHE DONE FOR NIGERIA.. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

@miciy2853 3 жыл бұрын

Very out, intelligent, courageous, brilliant and Biafran spoken woman.We ❤️ sister

@Acajops 3 жыл бұрын

Africa of opportunity and partnership but Nigeria is a different case; shutting up it citizens and taking away our power.

@jacobzaranyika9334 2 жыл бұрын

Here here... Mama. My point EXACTLY, all year and a half. To be watched later.

@politicalthinker 13 жыл бұрын

'There is Africa you don't here much about'. How does the corporate media survive if not portraying Africa in the bad light in order to boost their rating

@forealhrservices8704 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. The new Africa has so much to offer you all.

@maurerogbonnaya4783 5 жыл бұрын

This woman is great.

@mrbinn9921 3 жыл бұрын

And then buhari came in... 😭

@thinkerz8tipitina784 3 жыл бұрын

Africa, no words. Just action!!

@garvess 16 жыл бұрын

"except a few smart people" then everyone laughs as if to say "yeah thats us".

@user-kb3ws8oj4g 2 ай бұрын

Super proud of you ma'am

@gastongnonlonfoun3744 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic women for our country not for Nigeria only.

@floramanieson7534 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You For shining the light on the Hope For a better Future in Africa!! Thank You

@ipeaiyedasola8942 3 жыл бұрын

Nice proposition to help Africa through investment. Kudos Madam "Finance"

@QuindaroUGRR 3 жыл бұрын

A new 21st CENTURY SHEROE, and possibly the MOST INFLUENTIAL Economic Architect who just recently became the WORLD TRADE COMMISSION Czar. CONGRATULATIONS, from the center of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA's: QUINDARO RUINS/ Underground Railroad- Exercise 2021

@acobenrepublic1701 Жыл бұрын

We really need to stand up and fight for our right.

@gueritamar 13 жыл бұрын

It is up to us Africans to bring abt the change we want to see in Africa. Intl Migrant Remitances are the 2nd largest aid around the wld. africans with the capacities need to start investing back in their local economies. We keep blaming on the instabilities in the regions but hey only us can do it. Maya angelou once said, "when there is an issue, change it, if u cannot then change yr attitude. I started off by helping a local school + soon few friends joined + we r doing other small changes

@Tourwithesther. 4 жыл бұрын

God bless your efforts dear.

@orjibenedict8127 Жыл бұрын

Chaaaa look at the mockery we have now in Nigeria as minister of finance so this woman is the bedrock of mostly all the infrastructure in Nigeria but today all this are staggering because of tax most of them are no longer surviving where did we get it wrong nigeria why can’t we leave corruption and get the best ones at the office and liberate this country why can’t we ? Nigeria why were did we get it wrong

@yinkao8727 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Woman. Always advocating for Africa.

@kingsofo-yarabi5536 3 жыл бұрын

Africa needs inspiring children like madam. Long live Africa

@finalwarningformankindlove3260 Ай бұрын

How i wish she is still our finance minister right now...Nigeria needs this woman, but will they allow her or her type?

@andreenenkam7059 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing talk Dr. Ngozi

@loveandchunkybits 11 жыл бұрын

PREACH! Africa is no more "corrupt" than US or UK. Come on, guys, bernie Madoff? U cant exhort billions of dollars w/o a LOT of help!

@renetos1 8 жыл бұрын

excellent

@nwauzoremeka07 Ай бұрын

God bless you ma

@chisomstephanie3750 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful ma

@justwanna007 14 жыл бұрын

Well Said!!

@sampaguita1686 10 жыл бұрын

The way you are talking here as I am listening now , you sounds so very well respected, honorable woman , smart and well known , so am hoping you look around and give some attention regarding this matter?

@israelasiku3975 3 жыл бұрын

All these were promising........... Until Buhari came in😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@enircarolinagoncalvesdacos1906 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic woman

@njgrant3988 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic? YOU MEAN THE WHITES PUT HER UP FRONT BECAUSE WOMEN ARE FRAGILE AND STEW PID THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO FRIGGING LEAD?

@Hennrri 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiring woman

@africawebradio 3 жыл бұрын

She is the best of the best.

@peterfagbemi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mummy what a sound presentation👏👏👏

@erbolzhienbai6457 5 жыл бұрын

Really strong woman

@ludmyavalescot1916 2 жыл бұрын

GENIUS , SMART, ADMIRABLE ,ELOQUENT......mdr

@shockmath2912 3 жыл бұрын

A remarkable speech!

@slajaa 12 жыл бұрын

Its a sigh tht u hVW poaitie mind Jah bless u bro

@emmanuelallwell748 3 жыл бұрын

She is a roll model to all nigerians

@Acajops 3 жыл бұрын

But Nigeria is making it increasingly difficult to offer help to her.

@tessyijeuru6364 3 жыл бұрын

I love you again and again... I really admire you a lot😭🎖️😘

@MoolahMogul1 15 жыл бұрын

chinnyization, you have brashfully expressed your thoughts (and I dare say without proper reason). I agree with Bladen12345 that your argument is very weak. You obviously have misunderstood Ngozi; she is making a point on the power of foreign direct investment. I am sure that she pointed out that african governments have their failings, but her aim is to illustrate the wisdom of higher FDI as a better means of aiding africa as opposed to 'Charity Aid'.

@johnarchibong8285 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just seeing this. Lovely

@ayoomotola9319 3 жыл бұрын

Investors make money, people benefit and everyone is happy.

@sasakaba5718 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting~

@otiuzoamaka8356 Жыл бұрын

My kind of Woman Super Woman

@frankkindness7508 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you Mama. well said 🙏🙏🙏

@igurube 14 жыл бұрын

I like Ngozi, but I stand with chinnyization. Talk is cheap. Before a society talks of growth or properity, certain factors have to be on ground. Security, electricity/energy, water supply, roads/transport. Etc. Nigeria has none. Who wants to invest where he'll be kidnapped? Or set up a headquaters where there's no road, or energy supply? The govt ain't serious. The people just suffer.

@somkeneanene4902 11 жыл бұрын

Good

@deeg1385 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Doc

@amenyoeugene7618 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen an African who is a capitalist that's great ♥️

@anemone9081 Жыл бұрын

I hope her sprech had an effect!

@cliffikpirijor7979 3 жыл бұрын

💎🎀 thank you

@irenemathambo4831 3 жыл бұрын

With all that money in reserves why didn’t they build good homes for ordinary people or improve road and sanitary infrastructure among other things. . That’s good management of money on one hand but not putting it to good use on the other. The money must be used to improve the lives of citizens

@solonly02 14 жыл бұрын

wow!!! marvellous discourtion...

@abubakarjalloh9503 10 жыл бұрын

Informative, yet I felt the speaker was generalizing a little too much. Nigeria is not equal to Africa, despite its size and popularity/notoriety. A better title would've been: How to Help Nigeria? Do business here

@umarhasans.7245 3 жыл бұрын

@@cominroitover80 Can't deny.Not all of us are haughty though. Some quietly keep their eyes on the ball and soldier on towards their goals.

@cominroitover80 3 жыл бұрын

@Davis Davin Damn I made this comment 6 years ago and it looks a lot more hateful than I intended it. I love Nigerians. They are just the Texans of Africa. They are all like "THIS IS AFRICA" but they are just talking about Nigeria. That's what I meant by the comment.

@solonly02 14 жыл бұрын

wow!!! marvellous discussion...

@davidonkem6282 6 жыл бұрын

She is my mother

@Foodies0147 Жыл бұрын

Nigeria Takes One step front, an more than a Million back . How will this investors feel in present Nigeria ,Dat even Drug lords are president .nobody accounts for their tenures in government offices. It's too decayed now