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USAID Launches New Policy on Economic Growth

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has recently published a new Policy on Economic Growth. This Policy draws on the latest thinking and evidence in the field of economic development.
January 11, 2021
General Announcement

USAID's Pakistan Reading Project Announced as the U.S. Library Of Congress' International Literacy Program Of The Year For 2020

The United States Library of Congress announced it has selected the Pakistan Reading Project, a literacy program funded by USAID, as the International Literacy Program of the Year for 2020.
October 16, 2020
General Announcement

International Literacy Day: USAID and The LEGO Foundation Announce New Partnership

On International Literacy Day, USAID joins partners in highlighting the important role literacy plays in empowering individuals and communities, and advancing a country’s journey to self-reliance.
September 8, 2020
General Announcement
Disability Inclusive Education
June 29, 2020

New UnrestrICTed Challenge Seeks Expressions of Interest to Co-Design Solutions for Children with Disabilities

UnrestrICTed Challenge to award up to $1 million for scalable ICT solutions to improve literacy for children with disabilities. Join in!
Reading & Literacy
May 11, 2020

USAID/Ethiopia Helps Children Continue to Learn during the COVID-19 Pandemic through Radio and TV

USAID/Ethiopia is helping children to continue to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing educational content to children via radio and TV.
Information and Communication Technology
April 27, 2020

Call for Ideas for EdTech Responses to COVID-19

Submit your tech-focused ideas to respond to the learning emergency caused by COVID-19 school closures in low- and middle-income countries. 
Information and Communication Technology
April 15, 2020

USAID Releases its First-Ever Digital Strategy

Download USAID's first-ever Digital Strategy to learn more about how technology can rapidly accelerate a country's journey to self-reliance.
Information and Communication Technology
April 13, 2020

The Mobiles for Education Alliance 10th Annual Symposium: Call for Presentations and Participants

Join the 10th annual mEducation Alliance Symposium on Play and Technology for Lifelong Learning.
Information and Communication Technology
March 23, 2020

Four winners of the ACR GCD/GBA Begin with Books Competition Announced

Read more to learn about the four winners of the ACR GCD and GBA prize call.
Reading & Literacy
October 18, 2019

Begin with Books Prize Accepting Applications

A child's path to opportunity begins with literacy, and literacy begins with books. Join the global competition to create books for children in languages they use and understand.
Information and Communication Technology
June 3, 2019

The Mobiles for Education Alliance 9th Annual Symposium: Call for Presentations and Participants

The 9th Annual Mobiles for Education Alliance Symposium will take place in Washington, DC on October 9-11, 2019. The USAID-supported event brings together thought leaders in the field of ICT4E.