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Simply put, the greatest resources a society can possess are the creativity and ingenuity of its peoples. All societies require knowledge production, and knowledge has always played a vital role in the rise of prosperity and social well-being. But too often, societies face multiple barriers for unlocking their intellectual capital's full potential and participating in global knowledge networks. Access to higher education and lifelong learning is one critical component of a knowledge society.
Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan to the Graduating Class at the 2024 UCA Convocation 2024-06-15
Posted June 30th, 2024 by librarian-hdSpeech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan (delivered virtually)
UCA Graduation 2024
Your Excellencies, Dr Dodurkul Kendirbaeva, Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic,
Saidzoda Rahim Hamro, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan. Altynbek Ergeshov,
Governor of Naryn Oblast and Mirzonabot Alisher Khudoberdi, Governor of Gorno-Badakshan, Autonomous Oblast,
Chairman Shamsh Kassim-Lakha and members of the Board of Trustees,
Acting Rector Christopher Gerry, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences,
Maxim Khomyakov and UCA faculty and staff,
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