You all know the story of Dr. Mo Ibrahim, a visionary and a pioneer willing to invest in the untapped potential of Africa when others were not. Why? Because he understood that new technologies could unleash local entrepreneurship, create jobs, expand prosperity, and build economies. But in return for his investments, he demanded good governance, adherence to the rule of law. And his achievement in African leadership prize celebrates exemplars of his philosophy.

你们都听说了莫·易卜拉欣博士(Dr. Mo Ibrahim)的故事。他是一个有远见的人，一个开拓者，在其他人不愿问津的情况下，他却愿意投资开发非洲的潜能。原因何在？因为他认识到，新技术能激发地方创业精神，增加就业机会，扩大繁荣和建设经济。作为对他投资的回报，他要求实行良治和尊重法治。他通过建立“非洲领导奖”昭示了他的人生哲学。

There are so many that already have invested and stand ready to do so, and who see the potential for leapfrogging the technologies of the past. With wireless technology, Africa doesn’t need to lay all of the wires or build the infrastructure. It could take advantage of what technology offers. New innovations are already transforming lives and fueling economic growth. Farmers in both East and West Africa can click a button on their cell phone to check prices on dozens of crops. Pineapple farmers in Ghana are using PDAs and bar coding technology to facilitate transport and increase crop yields. The new underwater fiber optic cable along Africa’s east coast will enable hundreds of millions of people to have access to the internet.

许多人已经投资或准备投资，他们看到了跨越过去的技术的潜力。有了无线网络技术，非洲不再需要大规模地铺设电缆或建设相应的基础设施。它可以利用技术带来的益处。新的发明创造正在改善人们的生活，并为经济增长带来动力。东非和西非农民只需在手机上按下一键钮，就可查看几十种作物的价格。加纳的菠萝种植农正使用掌上电脑和条码技术来促进运输和增加作物产量。非洲东部沿海新铺设的水下光纤电缆将使数亿人用上互联网。

Although Africa missed the first green revolution, it now has the opportunity to create its own. Technology and innovation make it possible for nations to bypass the dirty stages of development and become more quickly integrated. Right now, Africa suffers from a severe shortage of electric power, and too many countries rely on oil as virtually their only source of revenue. But the capacity for producing renewable and clean energy is far and wide. From the geothermal resources of the Great Rift Valley, to the potential hydropower of the Congo River, to wind and solar options, new projects are beginning to come online.

虽然非洲没有赶上第一次绿色革命，但它如今有机会开展自己的绿色革命。技术革新使各国能够跨越发展的污染期，更迅速地实现一体化。如今，非洲电力严重不足，在太多的国家，石油几乎是惟一收入来源。然而，广大地区都有生产可再生清洁能源的能力。从大裂谷的地热资源到刚果河的水力发电潜能，从风能到太阳能，新项目正层出不穷。

So there are so many concrete examples of the opportunities to be seized. And with that in mind, I’d like to focus on four areas that warrant special attention: trade, development, good governance, and women.

因此，有许许多多具体的机遇可供利用。由此我希望谈谈四个值得特别关注的领域：贸易、发展、良政和妇女权益。