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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.

43 million
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture's parks and gardens attract over 5 million people per year. Over 43 million visitors have visited since they opened.

700,000
In remote, rural communities of Tajikistan, the Aga Khan Foundation has fostered a network of over 1,600 village organisations, reaching almost 700,000 people, who define their own priorities for social and economic development.

103 000
The University of Central Asia provides formal, university-based, non-degree educational programmes. Since 2006, it has engaged over 103,000 youth and adults in vocational and professional development courses.