Kazakhstan will host one of the three campuses of the University of Central Asia (UCA), the world's first university dedicated exclusively to education and research on mountain regions and societies. The Aga Khan Music Programme also works within Kazakhstan, contributing to the revitalisation and continuing evolution of music in Central Asia.
His Highness the Aga Khan received the State Award for Peace and Progress from President Nazarbayev in 2002.
His Highness the Aga Khan
Berlin, November 2007
Cultural Development
10,000
Over 10,000 students have been enrolled in a Murager programme, which promotes indigenous musical traditions in Kazakhstan
The Aga Khan Music Programme sustains, develops and transmits Kazakh musical traditions. It teaches children, supports musicians, puts on performances and produces recordings.
Education
19,000
UCA’s School of Professional and Continuing Education reaches over 19,000 learners
UCA was established to promote the social and economic development of Central Asia’s mountain communities. Its new campus in Tekeli will offer undergraduate degrees, while its School of Professional and Continuing Education offers professional and vocational qualifications.