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Following the Aga Khan’s leadership, each community of Ismailis contributes locally and internationally to making the world a better place. Focusing particularly on developing nations in Asia and Africa, the Aga Khan through the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network has built over 300 educational institutions, including two universities, 200 clinics and health centers, five hospitals and other institutions dedicated to improving living conditions for the poor of the world, without regard to their faith, origin or gender.

President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi of Malaysia and His Highness the Aga Khan, speaking on the 'Enabling Environment Conference, called today (Monday) for the private sector to play a greater role in Afghanistan

Islamic treasures go on show in Italy. Palazzo della Pilotta displays 170 works from collection of Prince Aga Khan as part of cultural programme.

Nairobi, Kenya: Prince Hussein and Princess Khaliya toured the Aga Khan Hospital for several hours at the end of their 3-day visit to Nairobi. The Hospital, which is now part of the Aga Khan University, will be undergoing an important expansion in the coming years.

The First MicroFinanceBank of Pakistan and the First Micro Finance Bank of Afghanistan, both AKAM institutions, have received the top award for achieving the highest standards of financial disclosure. The Award criteria draw from the disclosure requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards as well as industry-specific CGAP disclosure guidelines.