Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan

 Akhter Hameed Khan, Pakistani development practitioner and social scientist. Mr. Khan promoted participatory rural development in Pakistan and other developing countries. #Akhterhameedkhan #development #Pakistan #asia #socialmobilisation #social #mobilization #SDG #AHK



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