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Gems of Wisdom

The Ismaili

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 56

Welcome to Gems of Wisdom, a selection of speeches by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader, of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and the founder of the Aga Khan Development Network.

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“Cultural investments as a springboard for development” - London, UK, 22 October 2015

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • Duration 19:30

In societies that face pressing social and economic needs, investing in cultural heritage is sometimes considered wasteful or excessive. His Highness the Aga Khan has long argued that protecting and revitalising cultural heritage is a positive contributor to the socio-economic development of societies. He delivered this keynote address at the 50th anniversary conference of the International Council on Monuments and Sites on 22 October 2015, in London.

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“The most important skill anyone can learn is the ability to go on learning” - Atlanta, USA, 18 April 2008

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • Duration 40:32

His Highness the Aga Khan has, over many decades, argued for the importance of investing in high quality education for all. He considers an educated population essential for a peaceful, stable and productive society. The Aga Khan delivered the Peterson Lecture at the annual meeting of the International Baccalaureate on 18 April 2008 in Atlanta, USA.

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“Diversity as an opportunity rather than a burden” - Toronto, Canada, 15 October 2010

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 • Duration 46:45

In a globalised world, one of the major challenges is that diverse peoples, cultures, and religions are increasingly in contact with one another, which, at times, leads to conflict and even violence. His Highness the Aga Khan has been a major champion for pluralism, valuing diversity as a strength rather than a threat. He delivered this LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture on the 15th of October 2010 in Toronto, Canada. Please note that although the majority of this speech is in English, it does contain some portions in French. A translation is available below and on the Aga Khan Development Network website.

[I consider it a great honour and I was very moved to have been invited to deliver this lecture at the LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium. I must say, dear Madame Clarkson, that I am even more moved by your very flattering comments. It is also a great pleasure to be among so many friends, old and new, here in Toronto, and I am particularly pleased to have been introduced, as I have just said, so warmly this evening by my good friends John Ralston Saul and Adrienne Clarkson. I feel deeply grateful for this very kind invitation and for your generous welcome.]

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“A very significant moment in my own life” - Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 19 June 2021

Episode 56

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 • Duration 11:06

Gems of Wisdom will be drawing to a close with three special episodes. In this third last episode, we will hear the Aga Khan’s final public speech made during his lifetime, which also marked an important milestone event. Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the Aga Khan gave a virtual address in this speech to the first Convocation ceremony of the University of Central Asia in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic on 19 June 2021.

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“We would never become a demotivated, marginalised community” - Ottawa, Canada, 27 November 2013

Episode 55

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 15:26

After Uganda’s President Idi Amin expelled all South Asians from the country in 1972, thousands of Ugandan Ismaili refugees ended up rebuilding their lives and community institutions in Canada and the United Kingdom. The Aga Khan discussed the spirit of resilience that inspired the architecture of the Ismaili Centres and other buildings in this speech to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada on 27 November 2013 in Ottawa, Canada. Please note that although the majority of this speech is in English, it does begin in French. A translation is available in the podcast’s transcript and on the Aga Khan Development Network website.

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“Confronting the knowledge deficit which now plagues too many Islamic societies” - Cairo, Egypt, 15 June 2006

Episode 46

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 17:19

In recent decades, new technologies have caused agricultural and industrial societies to be replaced by what has been called the knowledge society. The Aga Khan discussed how Muslim societies can reclaim their position as knowledge societies of the future in this speech at the American University in Cairo on 15 June 2006 in Cairo, Egypt. Click here to read the speech.

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“Ignorance could yield to understanding through the power of education” - London, UK, 26 June 2018

Episode 45

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 10:57

In an effort to research and raise awareness about the rich diversity and intellectual contributions of Muslim civilisations, including Ismailis, two academic institutions were established by the Ismaili Imamat in the United Kingdom, namely The Institute of Ismaili Studies and the Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations. The Aga Khan discussed these educational endeavours in this speech at the opening of the Aga Khan Centre in London, UK on 26 June 2018. Click here to read the speech.

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“Pluralism is the indispensable foundation for human peace and progress” - Ottawa, Canada, 16 May 2017

Episode 44

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 11:20

The Global Centre for Pluralism was established as a partnership between the Ismaili Imamat and the Government of Canada, working to influence perspectives, inform policies and inspire actions to advance pluralism. His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV discussed his aspirations for the Centre in this speech at the opening of the headquarters of the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa, Canada on 16 May 2017. Please note that although the majority of this speech is in English, it does contain a short section in French. A translation is available in the podcast’s transcript and on the Aga Khan Development Network website.

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“When hope fades, extremist ideologies feed on the despair” - Toledo, Spain, 2 March 2006

Episode 43

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 09:11

Investing in cultural heritage can have a positive impact on the quality of life in developing societies, offering hope to poor and vulnerable communities. His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV spoke about the AKDN’s work in cultural preservation in this speech at the Royal Toledo Foundation award ceremony on 2 March 2006 in Toledo, Spain.

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“A for-profit international development agency” - Athi River, Kenya, 19 December 2003

Episode 42

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 16:02

The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, or AKFED, is a for-profit agency that reinvests all of its profits into future development activities. His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV discussed the work and impact that AKFED companies seek to make in this speech at the opening of Alltex EPZ Ltd in Athi River, Kenya on 19 December 2003.

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