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AKDN Diplomatic Representative calls on Deputy Foreign Minister

On 21 January, Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Mr. Idrees Zaman, met with the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Ms. Nurjehan Mawani. They discussed AKDN’s areas of engagement and exchange views on the new role the mission could play in Afghanistan. The two sides also exchanged views on the role of culture in securing sustainable peace. Ms. Mawani reiterated the AKDN’s commitment to the stability of Afghanistan through contribution to the improvement of life.

 

 

Community focus, pluralism and civil society essential in fragile states, says Aga Khan

Berlin, Germany, 15 January 2019 - Today, the Aga Khan spoke at an event entitled, “Fragile States ‘Weiterdenken’(‘Thinking Ahead’) – Utilising Experiences from Stabilisation Measures for the Future”, which brought together leaders from the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and German development partners.

The Aga Khan at the event entitled "Fragile States 'Weiterdenken' ('Thinking Ahead')"

15 January 2019

Berlin, Germany, 15 January 2019 - Today, the Aga Khan spoke at an event entitled, “Fragile States ‘Weiterdenken’(‘Thinking Ahead’) – Utilising Experiences from Stabilisation Measures for the Future”, which brought together leaders from the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and German development partners.

KfW "Weiterdenken" ("Thinking Ahead") event

Speaker: 
His Highness the Aga Khan
Speech Date: 
Tuesday, 15 January 2019 - 5:30pm

"It is my pleasure to celebrate here today the special partnership between Germany and the Aga Khan Development Network, or AKDN.  Over the past 25 years, we have implemented almost €600 million of programmes together in Asia and in Africa - spanning clean energy and infrastructure, water supply and sanitation, financial services and tourism, as well as education, health and civil society."

Building disaster-resilient communities in Afghanistan

Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) Afghanistan is currently implementing a Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). The CBDRR project seeks to increase awareness and disaster-resilience in highly vulnerable communities by strengthening local capacity to anticipate, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.

Regional cooperation key to Afghanistan’s stability

His Highness has reaffirmed his enduring commitment to Afghanistan’s and most importantly to its people’s development at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan. He said: "As we come together to support the National Unity Government, investing in civil society, encouraging private organisations designed to serve public goals,  deserves equal attention. Such institutions can be stabilising factors and points of continuity. That is why, AKDN supports the full spectrum of civil society, devoting special attention to health, education, culture, community governance, and public-private partnerships to deliver other services."

Prince Karim Aga Khan reaffirms support to Afghanistan

On the sideline of Geneva conference on Afghanistan, His Highness met with the President of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, to discuss the activities of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), investments, and future programmes in Afghanistan. His Highness said AKDN wanted lasting peace, stability, and development in Afghanistan and is prepared to assist the Afghan government and the nation in this regard. President Ghani thanked His Highness for the investments in Afghanistan and assistance with the Afghan government and people in health, rehabilitation of historic sites, and humanitarian assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

His Highness the Aga Khan at the 2018 Conference on Afghanistan

Geneva, Switzerland, 28 November 2018 - Today, the Aga Khan joined Afghanistan’s President His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive His Excellency Abdullah Abdullah, Foreign Ministers from numerous countries and heads of development organisations working in Afghanistan who had gathered for the Geneva Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan.

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