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February 16, 2012 -
Article
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions: Past Recipients
Since 2006, MacArthur has recognized and awarded over 50 organizations for their innovative approaches to solving problems across the Foundation's programs. Read More
June 11, 2009 -
Speech
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions Award Ceremony, Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton honors each of the eight winners of the MacArthur Award. Read More
May 19, 2009 -
From the field
Nigerian State Introduces Coroner’s Legislation
Based on efforts by MacArthur grantee Access to Justice, officials in the Nigerian state of Anambra will introduce legislation to require a coroner’s inquest into suspicious deaths. Read More
April 28, 2009 -
Press release
MacArthur Announces 2009 Winners of Award for Creative & Effective Nonprofits
MacArthur announced that eight organizations in five countries will receive the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. Read More
April 7, 2009 -
From the field
Nigerian Government Adopts Police Reforms
The Nigerian government recently issued a white paper that adopts the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Police Reform, many of which were backed by MacArthur grantees in Nigeria. The government agreed to mainstream the community ... Read More
March 24, 2009 -
From the field
Coroner Inquest Results in Indictment of Nigerian Police Inspector
Based on efforts by MacArthur grantee Access to Justice, a Nigerian police inspector was recently indicted for failing to uphold Lagos State’s Coroner Systems Law at the State’s first coroner’s inquest. Adopted in ... Read More
March 7, 2009 -
Speech
“‘Full and Free Development’: The Case for Higher Education in Nigeria,” Yar’Adua Center Lecture by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how higher education can provide a ladder of opportunity for Nigerians and serve as an engine of economic growth. Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Nigeria Reception for Staff, Grantees, Associates
In his last visit to the country as MacArthur President, Jonathan Fanton celebrates Nigeria's recent progress in areas like higher education, human rights, and reproductive health. Read More
October 20, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton Announcing the MacArthur Award for International Justice
At a colloqium at American University, MacArthur' President Jonathan Fanton announces the second winner of the award, United Nations Special Prosecutor Richard Goldstone. Read More
November 16, 2006 -
Speech
"Nigeria, Democratic Progress, and the Moral Authority to Lead in Africa and Beyond," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, University of Ibadan Convocation Lecture
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses Nigerian higher education, human rights, and international justice in a speech to students at the University. Read More