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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
February 5, 2019

All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge Announces Finalists for the Sign On For Literacy Prize Competition

ACR GCD announces three finalists in the Sign On For Literacy prize competition.
Gender and Girls Education
November 21, 2018

USAID Joins the Global Campaign #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10, USAID will join the international community for the global campaign #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Reading & Literacy
November 15, 2018

USAID Releases the Agency’s New Education Policy

The Education Policy provides an Agency-wide vision and direction for supporting our partner countries in strengthening their capacity to deliver quality learning opportunities for children and youth. It recognizes that education is a foundational driver of a country’s journey to self-reliance.
Gender and Girls Education
October 25, 2018

Winners Announced for Young Women Transform Prize

Michelle Bekkering, E3 Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator announced eight winners of the Young Women Transform Prize.
Education Finance
October 24, 2018

Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program Accepting New Applications

Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) is USAID’s open innovation program that tests and scales creative solutions to any global development challenge.
Information and Communication Technology
October 10, 2018

The Mobiles for Education Alliance Invites Participants for its 8th Annual Symposium

The 8th Annual Mobiles for Education Alliance Symposium will take place at the United States Institute for Peace in Washington, DC on November 6-8, 2018. The USAID-supported event brings together thought leaders in the field of information and communications technology for education (ICT4E), including representatives of donor agencies, multilateral institutions, governments, academic institutions, and the private sector.
Education Finance
October 3, 2018

USAID Administrator Mark Green on the Creation of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC)

Read Mark Green's comments on the creation of the USIDFC
Youth Workforce Development
September 20, 2018

USG Agency Leadership Discuss USG Strategy on International Basic Education at 2018 GYEO Summit

The 2018 GYEO Summit will discuss the role of youth workforce development in the first-ever U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education.