European Union Ambassadors Visit AKU-IED

On October 3, 2000, the Heads of Missions of the European Union (EU) visited AKU-IED. Dr. Gordon MacLead, Acting Director, AKU-IED, gave a presentation on the Institute, thanking the EU for its continued funding generosity, as well as outlining research initiatives and programmatic and outreach activities. Dr MacLead also emphasized the various multiplier effects built into the programme to maximize impact. The Heads of Missions met with a group of graduates of the two-year Master of Education Programme (M.Ed.) and students of the M.Ed. Class of 2002. The Greek Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Dimitri Loundras, thanked AKU-IED for an "enlightening presentation" and appreciated the "fantastic work" done by AKU and the Ago Khan Foundation.

Sadia Muzaffar presented an overview of her experiences as an M.Ed. student to the EU representatives. She acknowledged the support of the IED family in her professional and personal development, and was confident that her future interactions with the Institute would enhance her continuing growth as a teacher.