To achieve success in reducing global poverty, the United States must use 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’s national network of partners works to improve the environment for poverty reduction by advocating for effective U.S. policies that will produce stronger aid outcomes, trade expansion and economic development.

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Foreign assistance
IGD is currently focusing on modernizing U.S. foreign assistance programs and supporting the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Trade for development
IGD supports increasing access to the U.S. market for poor countries.

Congressional Leadership Award
At the opening ceremony of the 2009 National Summit, IGD honored Senator Richard Lugar and Congressman Adam Smith with the inaugural Congressional Leadership Award in recognition of their consistent and significant efforts to advance policies that promote economic growth and reduce poverty around the world.

Publications

The Business Case for Foreign Aid Reform demonstrates why aid reform is a critical concern to U.S. business and argues that one of the best ways to boost growth and expand opportunity around the world is to improve the impact of U.S. foreign assistance.

Development as a business strategy
This paper presents the challenges and opportunities of pursuing long-term development objectives in business strategies.

Building a Better World: A New Global Development Strategy to End Global Poverty
Read this brief for background in IGD's policy framework to enable dramatic impact on global poverty.

The IGD Development Guide: A Business Approach to Ending Extreme Global Poverty highlights government programs and business initiatives that have the capacity to reduce poverty and help create transformative, sustainable development.