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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
Reading & Literacy
May 28, 2020

Global Reading Network Launches New Website

The Global Reading Network brings together donors, practitioners, government officials, and civil society organizations committed to improving reading outcomes for primary grade children around the world.
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. 
Reading & Literacy
April 24, 2020

Join the Global Book Alliance in Providing Reading Materials to Children Affected by COVID-19

Join the "Translation Sprint" to help children get access to the books they need to continue to read.
April 15, 2020

2020 Global Education Conference Cancelled

In light of the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, and to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, USAID has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Global Education Conference.
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.
Higher Education
April 9, 2020

USAID Releases New Higher Education for Leadership, Innovation, and Exchange (HELIX) Annual Program Statement (APS)

The Higher Education for Leadership, Education, and Exchange (HELIX) Annual Program Statement (APS) is an unfunded umbrella APS designed to support the Agency’s higher education programming, regardless of sector.