Event - 1998-03-04-A

Abidjan (Ivory Coast): According to the official Press Release, The Accord foresees co-operation beyond the existing West African ventures of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED). The Network envisages an expansion of the social dimension of its activity. Initially, AKFED will seek to adapt to an Ivoirian agro-industrial project, its successful experiences of an agricultural support programme in East Africa. According to Dow Jones News The cooperation agreement, which formalizes Aga Khan development projects in Ivory Coast, paves the way for new projects in the health, housing, education and environment sectors.