Global poverty will be reduced only if the United States uses the full complement of its development policies as part of a comprehensive approach that is focused firmly on promoting economic growth and raising productivity.

IGD advocates for policies in the areas of trade, aid and economic development. We are currently focusing on three issues: the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), efforts to expand duty-free/quota free access to U.S. markets for poor countries and aid modernization. Learn more about advocacy actions IGD has taken.

Platform for a new global development agenda

IGD’s presidential platform for a new global development agenda outlines our recommendations in the areas of trade, aid and economic development and makes the case for vigorous presidential leadership to combat global poverty.

Development Guide (PDF, 3Mb)

The IGD Development Guide: A Business Approach to Ending Extreme Global Poverty serves as a roadmap for engaging business leaders in this effort. By highlighting government programs and business initiatives that have the capacity to address not only the symptoms of extreme poverty, but its root causes, we seek to encourage bold and effective action in pursuit of transformative, sustainable development.

Policy Brief

Building a Better World: A New Global Development Strategy to End Global Poverty lays out IGD's policy framework. Read it to understand why IGD believes that with strong U.S. leadership we can end extreme global poverty in our lifetimes.