`` The Prize Committee has been greatly impressed by President Pedro Pires 's vision in transforming Cape Verde into a model of democracy , stability and increased prosperity , '' said committee chairman Salim Ahmed Salim . Mo ##i ##o winners receive $ 5 million and $ 200,000 a year for life . Committee : Pedro Verona Pires , Cape Verde 's government and economy . Pires is the first winner in three years .
Mo ##i ##o winners receive $ 5 million and $ 200,000 a year for life . Committee : Pedro Verona Pires , Cape Verde 's government and economy . Pires is the first winner in three years .