Daily Archives: June 16, 2009

Celebrating strong links with Central Asia

Some of the best graduate students from Central Asia will be able to study at Cambridge thanks to a co-funding scholarship agreement signed last week between the Cambridge Overseas Trust and the University of Central Asia. The signing last Friday … Continue reading

Posted in Asian Development

Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

OSCE PA President in Tajikistan: common approaches needed DUSHANBE, 15 June 2009 – Concluding a visit to Tajikistan today, the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Joao Soares encouraged more regional co-operation in tackling the security challenges in Central Asia. … Continue reading

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How the world is shaped by the ‘clash of ignorances’ – Speech By Aga Khan

How the world is shaped by the ‘clash of ignorances’ An Article extracted for the speech of Aga Khan delivered in the graduation ceremon at Cambrdige University AS I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT the challenge of international development and its relationship … Continue reading

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Microsoft, Aga Khan Foundation to establish technology centres

Establishing PCT Learning Centers: Microsoft, Aga Khan Foundation sign accord KARACHI (June 14 2009): The Microsoft and the Aga Khan Foundation in Pakistan have inked an agreement to establish the country’s first pilot Community Technology Learning Centres in the remote … Continue reading

Posted in Eco-Development

Microsoft, Aga Khan to launch tech centres

ISLAMABAD: Microsoft and the Aga Khan Foundation in Pakistan inked an agreement to establish the country’s first pilot Community Technology Learning Centres in the remote northern areas of Gilgit and Hunza. By expanding ICT access and training resources to these … Continue reading

Posted in Eco-Development