Kofi annan

Kofi Annan

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  • Kofi Annan born in 1938

    Kofi Annan born in 1938

    Biography
    Wikipedia
    Buzzle Kofi Annan was born in Kumasi, Ghana on April 8th 1938
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    Attended Mfantsipim school in Cape Coast

    He attended Mfantsipim school in Cape Coast, Ghana

  • Began studying economics at the Kumasi College of Science and Technology

    Annan began studying economics at the Kumasi College of Science and Technology.
  • Recieved his undergraduate degree from Macalester College

    Recieved his undergraduate degree from Macalester College

    Gets his undergraduate degree from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota

  • Kofi Annan started working as a Budget Officer for the World Health Organization

    Kofi Annan started working as a Budget Officer for the World Health Organization.
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    Studied at MIT Sloan School of Management

    Earned his masters of science degree.
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    He worked as the Director of Tourism in Ghana

    He worked as the Director of Tourism in Ghana.
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    Annan returned to work for the UN

    Annan returned to work for the UN.
  • The Rwandan Genocide took place while Annan directed UN Peacekeeping Operations

    The Rwandan Genocide took place while Annan directed UN Peacekeeping Operations

    Rwandan Genocide The Rwandan Genocide took place in 1994 while Annan directed UN Peacekeeping Operations.
  • Annan was named Secretary-General

    Annan was named Secretary-General

    Annan was named Secretary-General of the U.N.
  • Renewing the U.N: A progamme for reform.

    Renewing the U.N: A progamme for reform.

    A comprehensive reform agenda was issued on 14 July 1997 entitled ‘Renewing the United Nations: A Programme for Reform.

  • Annan issues Call To Action

    Global AIDS Fund
    In April 2001, Annan issued a five-point "Call to Action" to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic
  • Nobel Peace Prize

    Nobel Peace Prize

    Nobelpeace.org Annan Page
    Nobel Peace Prize On 10 December 2001, Annan and the United Nations were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

  • Annan called on the United States and the United Kingdom not to invade without the support of the United Nations

    Annan called on the United States and the United Kingdom not to invade without the support of the United Nations in 2003.

  • He retired from the UN

    He retired from the UN after two terms as Secratary-General

  • After the U.N.

    Global EldersMacArthur FoudationAGRA Annan was named chairman of the prize committee for the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, was chosen to lead the new formation of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), became a member of the Global Elders, was appointed president of the Global Humanitarian Forum in Geneva, and was selected for the MacArthur Foundation Award for International Justice.

  • Kofi Annan was appointed the Chancellor of the University of Ghana in 2008

    Kofi Annan was appointed the Chancellor of the University of Ghana in 2008.
  • Helped end civil unrest in Kenya

    Helped end civil unrest in Kenya

    as head of the Panel of Eminent African Personalities, Annan participated in the negotiations to end the civil unrest in Kenya.
  • Agreement signed

    Agreement signed

    Annan managed to have President Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga sign a coalition government agreement and was widely lauded by many Kenyans for this landmark achievement.
  • Creates Kofi Annan Foundation

    Creates Kofi Annan Foundation

    Kofi Annan Foundation
    Kofi Annan Foundation dedicated to sustainable development and peace.