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New Archives on Nizari Ismaili Website Firoz Rasul is a natural optimist, who exudes enthusiasm, which is currently focused on the institution he leads.

We (together with a colleague) met with the Kenyan-born President of the Aga Khan University (AKU) to reflect on its accomplishments so far, and explore the university’s plans to accelerate growth in the region.

Mr Rasul informed us that the primary reason for his current EA tour (in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam) is one filled with a sense of accomplishment — the annual AKU EA Graduation celebrations.

“There is nothing more satisfying than to witness the triumphant faces of our graduates as they receive their diplomas and degrees — followed by the proud smiles and cheers of their parents, spouses and children” said Mr Rasul, “In East Africa, graduation is definitely a family achievement!”


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Development News from Aga Khan Network World heritage site Humayun’s Tomb is all set to regain its lost architectural marvels. The eight canopies on the dome of the 16th century monument — which originally had striking blue, yellow and green colour tiles — will be restored as per the original Mughal design and architecture.

Experts said that the process of rebuilding the tiles was a very long process and involved detailed studies aimed at understanding the original design and composition of the Mughal-era tiles.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) director-general K N Shrivastava said: ‘‘We are going to reconstruct the original blue tile work on the canopies of the monument. Since the monument is a world heritage site, we will have to keep Unesco updated about the plan and also about the progress of the conservation work. Under the principles of conservation, monuments have to be conserved according to the original design and shape. Reconstructing the lost blue tile work is a structural requirement of the tomb.’’

According to ASI officials, the smaller canopies on the roof of the tomb were originally decorated with ceramic tiles in lapis blue, turquoise blue, green, white and yellow as was the tradition at that time. ‘‘These striking colours were highlighted by the contrasting milky whiteness of the marble dome in the background. During the early 19th century, most of the original tiles started peeling off. Only traces of them remain today,’’ said a senior ASI official.

Note: Source: TimesOfIndia

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AKU plans to establish campuses for higher education in East Africa
Development News from Aga Khan Network Varsity plan laudable
In what is certainly a big boost to the development of higher education in East Africa, a relatively new player, Aga Khan University, plans to invest more than $700 million (over Sh910 billion) in establishing new campuses and programmes in the region.

Besides creating opportunities for students to pursue, especially health science-based courses, the university leadership is promising a job creation avenue that will engage more than 6,000 people, guaranteeing them decent livelihoods.

However, we couldn't agree more with the university president, Mr Firoz Rasul, that it's imperative that governments in the region strive to ensure a conducive environment for such a crucial but hefty investment.

With the region moving steadily towards integration, having a university for East Africa will help in skills transfer, harmonising the education offered, and bringing the learners in the various countries closer.

Already, the university is having an impact, just having held its fifth graduation ceremony during which some 117 students were awarded degrees and diplomas in various disciplines. We believe they are ready and will all play their part in helping to uplift our health sector.


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AKF promotes Corporate Social Responsibility in Tajikistan
Development News from Aga Khan Network by:Payrav Chorshanbiyev

DUSHANBE, January 26, 2010, Asia-Plus  -- The Civil Society Programme (CSP) of Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Tajikistan held a round table discussion on “Corporate Social Responsibility for the Benefit of Business and Society” in Dushanbe on January 22, press relase issued by AKF Tajikistan said.

The event participants included representatives from business sectors in Tajikistan and Russia, Agroinvestbonk, Tojik Sodirot Bank, Orienbonk, Beeline, also Kazkommertsbank, Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) companies and other business companies.

The round table discussion aimed to discuss issues of integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into the main framework of production of business companies, as well as to strengthen partnerships with Civil Society Organizations in the country.

Participants had the opportunity to share their experience of CSR implementation and discussed the integration of it within their companies in the future. Various opinions were raised on the importance of CSR both for society and business and weather this new notion is understood within its correct meaning and not taking as a philanthropy or charity. Further, ‘…CSR is not a corporate social liability but rather a responsibility…and it is also a culture of business vision and a way of thinking” noted Ozodkhon Davlatshoev, Head of AKFED in Central Asia.


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Aga Khan projects featured at Science and Technology Museum
Development News from Aga Khan Network The Aga Khan Development Network is unusual in recognizing the importance of culture in its international development projects.

The restoration of historic sites such as Babur's Garden in Afghanistan (IMAGE LEFT) is understood to be important in sustaining modern identity and fostering contemporary culture in a world made unstable by war or politics.

An exhibition which opens Thursday at the Canada Science and Technology Museum provides an overview of Aga Khan projects and their effects, undertaken with help from Canadian partners such as the Canadian International Development Agency.

Bridges that Unite is a travelling show organized by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, based in Ottawa, which links Canadian resources to some 40 projects in a dozen countries throughout Africa and Asia.



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Abu Aly Alibhai Aziz, Dr., Missionary


Abdullah Hashim Gangji, Count

Abdul Rasul Alidina Visram, Varas

Abdul Rasul Alibhai Kassim Lakha, Wazir

Ahmed Ali Nizari Piredina, Wazir

Ahmed Devji, Haji

Alarakhia Sumar

Ali Muhammad Jessa Bhaloo, Wazir

Ali Muhammad R. Macklai, Huzur Wazir

Alibhai Nanji, Missionary

Alibhai Premji Tyrewala, Itmadi

Alidina Ali Muhammad Asani, Rai

Alidina Kanji Ramji, Wazir

Alidina Visram, Varas

Amir Ali, Captain, Varas

Amir Ali Fancy, Wazir

Amir Ali Muhammad Ormadawala, Itmadi

Amir Ismail Bin Muhammad

Ass’ad Shah Khalili

Ashad Ali Haji

Bandali Kassim, Varas

Bandali Muhammad Ladha

Basaria Fadhu, Varas

Budhwani, Kassim Mitha

Chagla Vali Muhammad, Wazir

Chhotubhai, Ismail Mahomed Jaffer, Varas

Chunara, Ali Muhammad Jan Muhammad, Wazir

Datoo Meru, Alijah

Datoo, Mukhi Ramzan Ismail, Dr.

Dayabhai Velji, Varas

Eboo Pirbhai, Dewan

Fadhu Piru Khalikdina, Varas

Fidai Khorasani

Ghulam Ali Allana, Huzur Varas

Ghulam Ali Shah,Missionary

Ghulam Hussain Mohammad Ali Dharas, Wazir

Ghulam Hussain Mohammad Jindani, Dewan

Ghulam Hussain S.Thavar, Wazir

Hamir Lakha, Missionary

Hashim Jamal, Count

Hashu Tharuani

Hassan Kassim Lakha, Count

Hooda, Vali Mohammed Nanji

Ibrahim Suleman Haji, Wazir

Ibrahim Jusab Varteji, Missionary

Ibrahim Nathoo, Count

Ibrahim Rahimtullah, Sir

Ismail Gangji, Varas

Ismail Kassimani, Kamadia

Jaffer Ali A.Bhalwani, Honorary Missionary

Jaffer Ali Muhammad Sufi, Missionary

Jaffer Rahimtulla

Jafferali Ali Megji, Count

Jan Muhammad Hansraj, Varas

Juma Bhagat Ismail, Missionary

Juma Jan Muhammad

Karam Hussain, Missionary

Karim Ibrahim, Sir

Karim Ismail Mansawala, Varas

Karim Kassim, Varas

Kassim Ali Hasan Ali Javeri, Chief Wazir

Kassim Ali Muhammad Jaffer, Missionary

Kassim Ali R.Paroo, Honorary Missionary

Khuda Baksh Talib, Missionary

Ladakbhai Haji

Lakhpati, Abdullah Jaffer, Major

Laljibhai Devraj

Manji Ghulam Hussain Padamsi

Master Hashim Bogha

Megji Mulji Mukhi

Moledina Megji, Varas

Muhammad Ali G. Fazalbhoy, Wazir

Muhammad Hasan A. Fazalbhoy, Wazir

Muhammad Ibrahim M. Rawjee, Dewan

Muhammad Jamal Khan, Mir

Muhammad Murad Ali Juma, Missionary

Muhammad Remu, Varas

Mulji Nazar Ali, Count

Mustapha Ghaleb

Pir Muhammad Hoodbhoy, Dr. Wazir

Pir Muhammad V. Madhani, Lt. Col.

Rahim Basaria, Wazir

Rahimtuallah A.C., Wazir

Rahimtullah Muhammad Sayani

Rajab Ali Megji, Varas

Saboor Chatoor, Wazir

Sabzali Ramzan Ali, Pir

Sadruddin A.M., Rai

Sayed Munir, Missionary

Sewa Haji Paroo

Shaikh Ahmed Al-Muhammad

Shaikh Suleman Al-Hajj

Shivji Haji, Varas

Sultanali Nazarali Walji, Missionary

Tharia Topan, Sir

U Kan Gyi, Wazir

Virji Premji Parpiya, Wazir

Jivabhai Bhanji, Wazir

Kara Ruda, Missionary

Rajan Lalji, Count

Sadruddin Hashwani, Varas



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