Global Development Program
Part of the Global Development Program's work is focused on improving the quality of education in developing countries - shifting the focus from attendance to quality instruction. Photo by Dana Schmidt/Hewlett Foundation.
In 2008, the Global Development Program pursued four goals:
- Improve the efficiency of agricultural markets
- Promote transparent and accountable governance around the world, with an emphasis on Mexico
- Improve the quality of education in the developing world
- Increase the amount of high-quality policy analysis created in the developing world
In order to work toward achieving these goals, the Program made over $62 million in grants to 83 organizations.
Download the Global Development Program's 2008 Report to the Board
See a list of the Global Development Program's grants in 2008
The Global Development Program also partnered with the Gates Foundation to make grants to improve quality education in developing countries. A list of those grants can be found here.
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