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Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance Expands Operations in Madagascar (Press Release)
15 September 2008 - The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance has expanded its operations in Madagascar to a new district with the opening of a branch in Analavory.
Aga Khan Inaugurates Aleppo Citadel Project (Press Release)
28 August 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan today inaugurated the medieval citadel overlooking Syria's ancient city of Aleppo.
Aga Khan Development Network and Government of Syria Sign Agreements to Foster Social and Cultural Development (Press Release)
26 August 2008 - The Syrian Government and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) today signed three landmark agreements designed to strengthen collaboration in the areas of microfinance, healthcare, and cultural tourism.
Aga Khan University Signs Agreement to Further Health and Education Development in Syria (Press Release)
25 August 2008 - The Ministries of Health and Higher Education of the Government of Syria and Aga Khan University (AKU) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance capacity in the health sector.
Aga Khan Arrives in Syria on the Occasion of His Golden Jubilee (Press Release)
24 August 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in Damascus today, on a 6-day official visit to Syria.
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Syria, 24 August 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in Damascus today, on a 6-day official visit to Syria
Portugal, 12 July 2008 - Aga Khan University and Catholic University of Portugal Sign Agreement of Academic Collaboration
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Microfinance for Women in Northern Pakistan
Since its establishment in 2005, the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM) has taken over 25 years of microfinance activities, programmes and banks that were administered by sister agencies within the AKDN. The underlying objectives of the Agency are to reduce poverty, diminish the vulnerability of poor populations and alleviate economic and social exclusion. more
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