Islam in Development

[mira1000]

YAM to everyone!

I am to write my MA degree thesis on the topic of "Islam in development" whereas I am planning to do a case study of AKDN - a non denominational development network operating on the Islamic/Ismaili values.

I was just currious to hear thoughts on the issue and would appreciate some leads as to where I could find a "valid" literature on Islamic/Ismaili notion of "help" (would Institute of Ismaili Studies be a good choice to refer to with this request?)?; faith-based development organizations.

Hope to see some replies,

Thanx in advance