“The Aga Khan Development Network has a goal to try to make the countries where we work, countries of opportunity for their populations …. “
Citing volatility of economics and governance as key concerns in many of the countries in which the AKDN works, he noted that
“….the best answer to this volatility in these countries is civil society — that it is really the sum of human endeavour in structured non-governmental organisations, that aim to impact positively all the key forces which condition peoples’ quality of life.”
“In developing civil society, education and healthcare are absolutely critical,”
“We are not trying to bring mediocrity to the developing world. We are trying to do exactly what UCSF is doing, which is to bring quality and excellence.”
“at the same time, UCSF needs to reach out to the world at large. I hope that the Aga Khan Development Network will be one of your partners.”
Press Release: His Highness the Aga Khan receives the 2011 UCSF Medal: http://www.akdn.org/Content/1051
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