Proceedings of the Conference on Indigenous Philanthropy October 16 & 17, 2000 Islamabad, Pakistan AGA KHAN BEVlBfjG9ME!WkETWOIlK Steering Committee The Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha Convenor, Steering Committee President, Aga Khan University Mr. SyedBabarAli Pro-Chancellor, Lahore University of Management Sciences Advisor, Packages (Pvt.) Ltd. Mr. Mueen Afzal Secretary General Finance and Economic Affairs, Government of Pakistan Mr. Kamal Chinoy Chairman, Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Cables Ltd. Mr. AsifB. Fancy Senior Director, Resource Development & Public Affairs The Aga Khan University Dr. Attiya Inayatullah ; Minister for Women Development, Social Welfare, Special Education and Population Welfare, Government of Pakistan President, International Planned Parenthood Federation Mr. Mahomed J. Jaffer Senior Partner, Orr Dignam & Company, Advocates Mr. Shoaib Sultan Khan Senior Advisor, United Nations Development Programme Chairman, National/Punjab/Sarhad Rural Support Programmes Mr. Khurshid Marker Chairman, Merck Marker (Pvt.) Ltd. Mr. Shaukat R. Mirza Managing Director, Pakistan State Oil Mr. Saeed Ahmad Qureshi Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission Secretary General, Government of Pakistan Ms. Sherry Rehman Media Consultant Dr. Sulaiman Sheikh Chief Executive, Sindh Graduates Association Mr. John W. Wall Country Representative Pakistan and Afghanistan, The World Bank Group /0&£p£r^ likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is as the likeness of a \C\^ grain which grows seven ears; > \ in every ear a hundred grains, and verily, Allah gives increase manifold to whomever He wills, and Allah is omniscient, knowing. (Al-Baqrah.261) Those who spend their wealth by night arKl ^y daV' secretly and openly, they shall have their reward from their Lord; they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve. (Al-Baqrah, 274) . IRC AD THE HA(aU< FM:+31 70 35 899 64 BARCODE: l]3_lol LO: Proceedings of the Conference on Indigenous Philanthropy October 16 & 17, 2000 Islamabad, Pakistan AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK House No. 12, Street 84, G-6/4, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: (92-51) 2276812, Fax: (92-51) 2276815 Email: [email protected] Acknowledgements The Steering Committee for the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy would like to recognise the people and partnerships that have made both the Initiative and the Conference on Indigenous Philanthropy possible. As it seeks to encourage a shift in Pakistan from dependence on foreign aid to self- reliance, the Initiative has been fortunate to receive the enthusiastic support not only from within the country, but also from longstanding partners in development. Key donor partners have demonstrated their confidence in the aims of the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy. Both the Initiative and the Conference have been designed and funded through the Pakistan-Canada Social Institutions Development Programme, which is supported generously by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation Canada. In addition, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through a grant to the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. under the Pakistan NGO Initiative, has assisted the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy with support for the NGO Resource Centre. In June 1998, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) convened what was to become the Steering Committee for the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy. The AKDN is a group of private, non-denominational agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities among disadvantaged populations, especially in Asia and Africa. Its agencies and institutions have individual mandates that range from health, education, rural development and the enhancement of non-governmental agencies, to architecture, culture and the promotion of private sector enterprise. Together they collaborate in working towards a common goal: building institutions and programs that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change. The Network's services are open to people of all faiths and origins. For over two years, these efforts to enhance indigenous social investment for national development have been supported by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), a private, non-denominational agency of the AKDN that promotes sustainable and equitable social development in Asia and Africa, without regard to gender, origin, religion or political persuasion. AKF encourages initiatives in health, education, rural development, strengthening civil society and building human capacity. Foundation staff in Pakistan, Canada and Switzerland have provided ongoing intellectual, organisational and technical assistance to the Initiative and Conference on Indigenous Philanthropy. The Steering Committee wishes to recognise the AKF team responsible for the planning and implementation of the Conference on Indigenous Philanthropy. In Appreciation: The Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy The Steering Committee for the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy would like to recognise the partnerships that have made both, the Initiative and the Conference on Indigenous Philanthropy possible. Aga Khan Foundation Jn June 1998, the Aga Khan Development Network convened what was to become the Steering Committee, for the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy and challenged us to consider the ways and means of encouraging a shift from foreign aid dependency, to indigenous social investment and self-reliance. For over two years, our efforts have been supported by the Aga Khan Foundation, which has provided on-going intellectual, organisational and technical assistance. The Foundation's support for the Initiative builds upon AKF's own programmatic interests in strengthening civil society and building human capacity in Asia and Africa. Canadian International Agence canadienne de Development Agency developpement International Canada Key donor partners have also demonstrated their confidence in the aims of this Initiative. Both the Initiative and the Conference have been designed and funded through the Pakistan-Canada Social Institutions Development Programme, which is supported generously by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and Aga Khan Foundation Canada. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through a grant to the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. under the Pakistan NGO Initiative, has assisted the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy with support for the NGO Resource Centre. In Appreciation Towards a Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy During the course of its explorations, the Steering Committee for the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy found compelling evidence to suggest that Philanthropy in Pakistan could be greatly enhanced by a permanent institutional vehicle - a Centre for Philanthropy - to foster philanthropy as social investment. The recommendation that such a centre be established drew widespread and enthusiastic indigenous support prior to the Conference. At the time of the Conference, Rs 13.95 million from indigenous funding sources had already been forthcoming to support the operational expenditure for three years for such a centre. In addition the Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) will provide Rs 4 million as well as providing technical assistance in programme areas. The Steering Committee for the Initiative on Indigenous Philanthropy gratefully acknowledges the generosity and foresight of the following individuals and institutions in their contribution towards a proposed Centre for Philanthropy in Pakistan: • Babar Ali Foundation • Mr. Rafi Iqbal Ahmed, Packages Ltd. • Mr. M.I. Akbar and Mr. Ghouse Akbar, Gam Corp. (Pvt.) Ltd. • Amir S. Chinoy Group • Mr. Razak Dawood, Descon • Mr. Munnawer Hamid, Imperial Chemical Industries (Id) Pvt. Ltd. • Mr. Aftab Manzoor, Muslim Commercial Bank • Mian Altaf M. Saleem, Shakarganj Sugar Mills • Mr. Saifuddin Zoomkawala, Eastern Federal Union • Mr. Khurshid Marker, Merck Marker (Pvt.) Ltd. • Mr. Muhammad Shafi Malik, Mumtaz Bakhtawar Memorial Trust Hospital • Mr. Irshad Kassim Ali, Karam Ceramics Ltd. • The Fancy Foundation • Mr. Jaffer Ali M. Feerasta, Rupali Polyester Ltd. • Mr. Javed Tariq Khan, Highnoon Laboratories • Mr. Zafar Siddiqi, Telebiz Television Business Production (Pvt.) Ltd • Mr. Abdul Razzak Tabba, Lucky Cement Ltd. • Mr. Anwar H. Rammal • Mr. and Mrs. Munir M. Merali • Anonymous Donors • Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) Table of Contents 1. Profiles of Speakers at the Conference 1 2. Introduction 5 3. Welcome Address 10 by Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Steering Committee Convenor 4. Inaugural Address 13 by Mr. Rafiq Tarar, President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan 5. Charitable Giving in Islamic Contexts 15 6. The International Experience in Enhancing Philanthropy: 18 Lessons from South Africa and Elsewhere by Dr. John D. Gerhart, President, The American University in Cairo 7. Panel: Experiences in Promoting Philanthropy 23 8. Working Group Sessions and Plenary 34 9. Report to the Plenary: Outcome of Working Groups 51 by Syed Babar AU, Member of the Steering Committee 10. Address to the Plenary 53 by His Highness the Aga Khan 11. Address by the Chief Guest 57 General Pervez, Musharraf Chief Executive, Islamic Republic of Pakistan 12. Concluding Remarks 60 by Dr. Attiya Inayatullah, Member of the. Steering Committee Annex A. National Press Coverage of the Initiative and Conference 63 Annex B. Participants and Media Representatives at the Conference 81 1. Profiles