AKDN IN
Tajikistan
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) works towards the vision of an economically dynamic, politically stable, intellectually vibrant and culturally tolerant Tajikistan. Operating in Tajikistan since 1992, the Network draws on a strong base of experience in working with mountain societies. It works in all regions of the country and employs over 3,500 people through its operations and investments. The AKDN supports the establishment of programmes and institutions that allow the Government, private sector and civil society to play complementary roles in increasing prosperity and creativity within a pluralistic society.
400,000
More than 400,000 villagers living in disaster-prone areas of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan benefit from hazard vulnerability and risk assessments undertaken by the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat.
$30 million
The First MicrofinanceBank Tajikistan is one of the largest providers of financial services in the country, servicing around 20,000 clients with a loan portfolio exceeding $30 million.
70%
of the University of Central Asia’s students are from rural areas and secondary towns.