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Aga Khan Development Network
The Aga Khan Foundation was established in 1967 as the core agency within the broader network. It focuses on education, health and economic development in...
Aga Khan Development Network
The Aga Khan Foundation was established in 1967 as the core agency within the broader network. It focuses on education, health and economic development in regions with significant Ismaili populations. The network deploys capital through the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development into financial services, hospitality and infrastructure. Confirmed holdings include 51 percent of Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan and 51 percent of Roshan in Afghanistan. Additional positions exist in Diamond Trust Bank Kenya, Jubilee Holdings and Serena Hotels. Geographic reach centers on East Africa, South Asia and Central Asia. The organization maintains cultural assets including the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto and the Aga Khan Centre in London. It sponsored the Aga Khan Music Awards in London in November 2025. Team size and additional offices remain undisclosed in available records. Governance ties the network directly to the Ismaili Imamat, with family members holding leadership roles across agencies and endowment oversight.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1967
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Corporate office
Case postale 2369, Geneva 2, Switzerland
Principals
Prince Rahim Aga Khan
Family Member
Princess Zahra Aga Khan
Family Member
Naguib Kheraj
Chairman of the AKDN Endowment Committee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Aga Khan Development Network?
Leadership includes Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Naguib Kheraj as Chairman of the AKDN Endowment Committee (Altss research).
Does Aga Khan Development Network participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The network holds direct ownership in operating companies through AKFED and related entities (Altss research).
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from the Aga Khan family and is applied through the Ismaili Imamat (Altss research).
What investment stages does Aga Khan Development Network typically target?
The network focuses on established operating businesses in financial services, hospitality and infrastructure rather than early-stage venture (Altss research).
How is Aga Khan Development Network related to Aga Khan Foundation?
The Aga Khan Foundation serves as the primary international development agency within the Aga Khan Development Network (Altss research).
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