1. Fostering Economic Growth for a Sustainable Future
Aga Khan Foundation’s Approach
Al-Nasir Hamir, Program Manager
October 24, 2017

2. Overview AKFC’s Approach to Sustainable Development
Principles of AKFC’s Inclusive Livelihoods Approach
Mention that AKF works directly and indirectly on (just about) all of the SDGs
Innovations:
Cross-border markets
Accelerate Prosperity
Appropriate seed varieties, innovations for water management

3. An Integrated Approach to Achieving Impact

4. Map slide
We work primarily in rural and peri-urban areas

6. AKFC’s Sustainable Development Approach
Broad definition of Poverty: Quality of Life Approach
Key characteristics of AKFC’s approach to development:
Multi-Input Area Development
Long-term
Community-led
Deep engagement with local civil society (social capital)
Ensure women and youth are involved in decision-making processes
We work primarily in rural and peri-urban areas

7. AKFC’s Sustainable Livelihoods Approach
Deliberate about empowerment of women, the poor and other marginalized groups
Build on existing economic and social assets: natural resources, culture, education levels
Link to key economic actors through a market systems approach
Strengthen enabling environment for economic growth through work with civil society
Environmental stewardship; build on opportunities in the ‘green economy’
Enabling environment
Supporting local companies that emerge from program interventions

8. Undertaken with the financial support of: