Offering a superior education to students is perhaps the most important factor in creating a successful future for generations that will have to cope with a rapidly changing environment. The services are planned, organised, and financed primarily through national service companies and boards, which operate facilities and programmes in close collaboration with other AKDN institutions, government agencies, and selected external partner agencies. The services, facilities, and programmes of the companies are funded through local fees charged for services, community support, international donors, and contributions from His Highness. The sponsoring company in Geneva appoints the Chairman and some or all of the directors of the boards of the service companies. Regional, community and institutional committees are established to facilitate planning, operations and funding activities of the national boards.
All board members serve as volunteers on an unremunerated basis.
The strength of the AKES system is founded on the volunteer governance and community support of the AKES network. The national service companies plan, implement and support appropriate educational services. Each board appoints a Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for managing all aspects of the programmes. AKES focuses upon employing cost-effective and efficient management practices, investing in staff and teacher training, and striving for quality outputs. Every company has active internal and external annual audits.