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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
September 10, 2018

USAID Announces First-Ever U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education

Today, on International Literacy Day, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced that the first-ever U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education has been submitted to Congress.
March 26, 2018

Julie Cram Appointed as Senior Coordinator of United States International Basic Education Assistance

The President announced Julie Cram’s appointment as Senior Coordinator of United States International Basic Education Assistance. Julie also serves as Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment, where her portfolio includes the Office of Education and Local Sustainability. The Senior Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development of a comprehensive U.S. Government Strategy on Basic Education, as mandated by The READ Act. 
Reading & Literacy
February 21, 2018

Global Book Alliance Launches

This year, International Mother Language Day also marked the launch of the Global Book Alliance, a partnership of donor agencies, multilateral institutions, and civil society organizations that are committed to bringing books to every child in the world by 2030. The Alliance seeks to improve that book chain from the ground up, rebuilding and reinforcing links across the board.
September 8, 2017

U.S. Congress Passes the READ Act

The United States Congress passed the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development or READ Act into law, strengthening oversight and coordination of U.S. Government resources and activities promoting international basic education.