Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is a global civil society initiative in support of the International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by United Nation's General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024. MIPAD is a unique global list that identifies high achievers of African descent worldwide, pairing those in the Diaspora with their counterparts inside Africa, to foster collaborations for the glory of Africa and it's Diaspora. To see who made the global list, please visit www.mipad.org and download the list. To nominate high achievers of African descent, please visit www.mipad.org/nominate