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intent in creating the ALF prize for Leadership Excellence is to provide
the much needed recognition, support and encouragement to those
individuals in Africa who have contributed and are positively
contributing towards the overall development of their respective
societies. It is a response mechanism aimed at cultivating instances of
the triumph of the human spirit and the resilience of mind over matter
as exemplified by the valiant contributions of individuals, community
based organizations, non-governmental and other CSOs.
Specific objectives include the creation of a mechanism for a restoring
the values of public spiritedness and community service as core and
shared values in Africa; the promotion and encouragement of leadership
for sustainable development and to facilitate greater and widespread
recognition of the actions and contributions of individuals and or
organizations that are making a significant contribution to the
advancement of African countries and also to facilitate the creation of
role models for a fledging and African society for the 21st
century. |