Established in 1982 as a part of the Aga Khan Development Network, the AKRSP is a development organisation that works in partnership with local communities living in the high mountain ranges of northern Pakistan.
AKRSP works in close partnership with Government, other civil society organisations and businesses to meet its mandate.
Research areas of the AKRSP are focussed on:
- Collective Action
- Poverty and Livelihoods
- Gender
- MicroFinance
The website of the organisation provides information about the work of the Programme, as well as information about the projects, events and research themes. Some documents are available for download from the website, and information on how to obtain others is also provided on the website.