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"Only a strategy that combines smart government policies with the engine of business and entrepreneurship will be powerful enough to overcome the enormous challenges we face."
GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL

IGD Leadership Council
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WHAT WE DO
Promote the right conditions, drive growth and investment,
reduce global poverty

IGD business leaders promote smarter development policies and drive business growth and investment in developing countries.

Promote the right conditions
Leveraging the leadership of business executives and corporations, IGD advocates for smarter U.S. policies that will produce stronger aid outcomes, trade expansion and increased opportunities for economic growth in developing countries.
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Drive growth and investment
Broad-based economic growth and business expansion are imperative for lasting poverty reduction. IGD seeks to help companies maximizetheir impact on global poverty by driving growth and investment in developing countries.
Learn more about how IGD catalyzes business growth >

Papa Ndiaye and Jane Nelson at the Frontier 100 Forum, New York

 
Papa Ndiaye and Jane Nelson at the Frontier 100 Forum in New York

Connect + Convene
IGD events convene business leaders and global development experts to discuss bold strategies to reduce poverty. These events foster connections and engagement in effective development solutions.
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