IGD’s network includes recognized CEOs and senior executives from Africa, South Asia, the United States and Europe united by a common vision of reducing global poverty through increased economic development and investment in frontier countries.

Leadership Council
Co-chaired by former U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine K. Albright and Colin L. Powell, the Leadership Council is a group of nationally recognized business executives and development experts who provide strategic guidance for IGD's efforts to reduce global poverty by advancing public and private investment.

Frontier 100
Frontier 100 is a network of successful African, South Asian, U.S. and European business leaders that aim to increase business growth and investment in frontier markets and who share a commitment to poverty reduction.
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Partner Network
The Partner Network includes more than 350 business leaders throughout the United States who are committed to reducing global poverty by driving government and business investment in developing countries. IGD partners participate in IGD events and support IGD actions to advance policies that enable enterprise growth.

History
Founded in Seattle in 2003 by Bill Gates Sr., Dan Evans, Bill Ruckelshaus, Bill Clapp and John Shalikashvili, IGD has grown into an influential network of business leaders sharing a common vision of ending global poverty through sustainable economic growth.