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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  • @mojisolaadebowale-marykayb6701
    @mojisolaadebowale-marykayb6701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

    • @lynn7286
      @lynn7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @wedosomething3499
    @wedosomething3499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

  • @eddyidemudia7356
    @eddyidemudia7356 11 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    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.

  • @kazeemfageyinbo9149
    @kazeemfageyinbo9149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @kalofaso8548
    @kalofaso8548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @gabrielcox3167
    @gabrielcox3167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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
    @Bunduism 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @achachris
    @achachris 15 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @ifeanyisamuel6332
    @ifeanyisamuel6332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @inmythoughts718
      @inmythoughts718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @chisomstephanie3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@inmythoughts718 laughable

  • @Perfumereviews.
    @Perfumereviews. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The current DIRECTOR GENERAL elect at the WTO❣️

    • @justinamusyoka4986
      @justinamusyoka4986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @LiberianGbanna
    @LiberianGbanna 14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @emmanuelansah3065
    @emmanuelansah3065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @abdulconteh4075
    @abdulconteh4075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @charleso8178
      @charleso8178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good

    • @inmythoughts718
      @inmythoughts718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WHAT HAS SHE DONE FOR NIGERIA.. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

    • @godwinsamuel5175
      @godwinsamuel5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
      @justinamusyoka4986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@godwinsamuel5175 Director General,confirmation.

  • @olajumokemommie9863
    @olajumokemommie9863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This woman is morethan a blessing. So proud of her

  • @PatrickOsiegbu
    @PatrickOsiegbu 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    We can take charge of our own destinies. Indeed.

  • @Techbros53
    @Techbros53 10 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I truly admire this woman!!!!

    • @inmythoughts718
      @inmythoughts718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WHAT HAS SHE DONE FOR NIGERIA.. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

    • @diatadiatainternationalfol6038
      @diatadiatainternationalfol6038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @rcikaal8804 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only fools are impressed by this woman.

    • @rcikaal8804
      @rcikaal8804 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @nkemjikaaaron1325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @DrJenYes
    @DrJenYes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @roihenry4874
    @roihenry4874 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @BolanleEnang
    @BolanleEnang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @crudhousefull
    @crudhousefull 12 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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
      @sundayifeanyi1420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God Bless you Dr A gift to Africa

    • @damianeze7292
      @damianeze7292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @pumlakhoza16
      @pumlakhoza16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The west is basically scared of an independent Africa.

    • @Thebonesoftrees
      @Thebonesoftrees 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Today china holds africa….

  • @afridrd
    @afridrd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Her accent is awesome plus her truth

  • @NnaemekaEzeugo
    @NnaemekaEzeugo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @victorogelle5420
    @victorogelle5420 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Underrated video!!

  • @pamela_ofuani
    @pamela_ofuani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ThaDreamer18
    @ThaDreamer18 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @ukamakablessingikwuelisi5291
    @ukamakablessingikwuelisi5291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @ArunTalukdar
    @ArunTalukdar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @forealhrservices8704
    @forealhrservices8704 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @salamiope
    @salamiope 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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......

  • @floramanieson7534
    @floramanieson7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ishmaelopare1290
    @ishmaelopare1290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @andreenenkam7059
    @andreenenkam7059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing talk Dr. Ngozi

  • @thinkerz8tipitina784
    @thinkerz8tipitina784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Africa, no words. Just action!!

  • @rebeccaomozuapo5858
    @rebeccaomozuapo5858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! 12 years later, still as relevant

  • @miciy2853
    @miciy2853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sebolelomogorosi1335
    @sebolelomogorosi1335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent and mind blowing presentation!!!!

  • @kwameamoako8382
    @kwameamoako8382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @dickayieye7807
    @dickayieye7807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @maurerogbonnaya4783
    @maurerogbonnaya4783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This woman is great.

  • @yinkao8727
    @yinkao8727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful Woman. Always advocating for Africa.

  • @ipeaiyedasola8942
    @ipeaiyedasola8942 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @peterfagbemi
    @peterfagbemi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you mummy what a sound presentation👏👏👏

  • @johnarchibong8285
    @johnarchibong8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Just seeing this.
    Lovely

  • @dejiomoloja4262
    @dejiomoloja4262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big Facts. I admire Ngozi so much.

    • @inmythoughts718
      @inmythoughts718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WHAT HAS SHE DONE FOR NIGERIA.. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

  • @vijaynagpal7588
    @vijaynagpal7588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @sampaguita1686
    @sampaguita1686 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @harmonyikennajames4100
    @harmonyikennajames4100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @justwanna007
    @justwanna007 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well Said!!

  • @solonly02
    @solonly02 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow!!! marvellous discourtion...

  • @renetos1
    @renetos1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    excellent

  • @solonly02
    @solonly02 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow!!! marvellous discussion...

  • @tessyijeuru6364
    @tessyijeuru6364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jacobzaranyika9334
    @jacobzaranyika9334 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @frankkindness7508
    @frankkindness7508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you Mama. well said 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sasakaba5718
    @sasakaba5718 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting~

  • @Purality
    @Purality 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @user-kb3ws8oj4g
    @user-kb3ws8oj4g 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super proud of you ma'am

  • @kingsofo-yarabi5536
    @kingsofo-yarabi5536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Africa needs inspiring children like madam.
    Long live Africa

  • @shockmath2912
    @shockmath2912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A remarkable speech!

  • @Hennrri
    @Hennrri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring woman

  • @erbolzhienbai6457
    @erbolzhienbai6457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really strong woman

  • @dorisokere7916
    @dorisokere7916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @dadakeshinro6749 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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,,🤔

  • @cliffikpirijor7979
    @cliffikpirijor7979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    💎🎀 thank you

  • @africawebradio
    @africawebradio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is the best of the best.

  • @flaviaakello
    @flaviaakello 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @chisomstephanie3750
    @chisomstephanie3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful ma

  • @bantublood
    @bantublood 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @umarhasans.7245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep smashing your goals T.jay 🍷

  • @acobenrepublic1701
    @acobenrepublic1701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @deeg1385
    @deeg1385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Doc

  • @slajaa
    @slajaa 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @onyeilonyeil9468
    @onyeilonyeil9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

  • @gastongnonlonfoun3744
    @gastongnonlonfoun3744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic women for our country not for Nigeria only.

  • @QuindaroUGRR
    @QuindaroUGRR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @nwauzoremeka07
    @nwauzoremeka07 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you ma

  • @joyokafor705
    @joyokafor705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @somkeneanene4902
    @somkeneanene4902 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good

  • @Acajops
    @Acajops 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @africanszone
    @africanszone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice speech mama..

  • @enircarolinagoncalvesdacos1906
    @enircarolinagoncalvesdacos1906 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic woman

    • @njgrant3988
      @njgrant3988 ปีที่แล้ว

      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?

  • @emmanuelallwell748
    @emmanuelallwell748 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is a roll model to all nigerians

  • @politicalthinker
    @politicalthinker 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    '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

  • @ayoomotola9319
    @ayoomotola9319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Investors make money, people benefit and everyone is happy.

  • @mrbinn9921
    @mrbinn9921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    And then buhari came in... 😭

  • @garvess
    @garvess 16 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @omarr.dasilva9530
    @omarr.dasilva9530 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    viram a palavra magica privatização.

  • @gueritamar
    @gueritamar 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @ludmyavalescot1916
    @ludmyavalescot1916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aborishadeayo394
    @aborishadeayo394 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏👏

  • @omarr.dasilva9530
    @omarr.dasilva9530 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    muito bom deixe o povo africano caminhar com suas propias pernas.

  • @amenyoeugene7618
    @amenyoeugene7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @finalwarningformankindlove3260
    @finalwarningformankindlove3260 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @israelasiku3975
    @israelasiku3975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @davidonkem6282
    @davidonkem6282 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is my mother

  • @loveandchunkybits
    @loveandchunkybits 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @orjibenedict8127
    @orjibenedict8127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @otiuzoamaka8356
    @otiuzoamaka8356 ปีที่แล้ว

    My kind of Woman
    Super Woman

  • @anemone9081
    @anemone9081 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope her sprech had an effect!

  • @MoolahMogul1
    @MoolahMogul1 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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'.

  • @abubakarjalloh9503
    @abubakarjalloh9503 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @umarhasans.7245 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @cominroitover80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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.

  • @Acajops
    @Acajops 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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