QFFD and Aga Khan Development Network Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Inclusive and Sustainable Development

21 May 2025

Doha, Qatar

The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in inclusive and sustainable development, establishing a foundation for long-term collaboration with a particular focus on supporting countries facing urgent and complex development challenges.

The agreement outlines potential areas of cooperation across five key thematic pillars: economic development, healthcare services and climate resilience, urban rehabilitation and cultural heritage, education and research, and social and community development. By leveraging respective resources, technical expertise, and global networks, QFFD and AKDN seek to implement integrated, multi-sectoral initiatives that are rooted in local contexts and deliver meaningful global impact.

The signing ceremony was held in the presence of H.E. Sheikha Mayasa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums; H.E. Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development; and H.H. Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, alongside senior leadership from both entities.

This collaboration reaffirms a unified vision and shared commitment to addressing today’s most pressing challenges by scaling sustainable development outcomes, empowering vulnerable communities, and delivering sustainable and inclusive solutions that leave no one behind.

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