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Key Issues
Catalyst for Development
Thanks to the power of the Internet, organizations dedicated to
reducing poverty in developing nations have the potential to touch
the lives of more people than ever.
More than half a billion Internet users today are in developing
countries, and their numbers continue to grow. As in richer nations,
this once unimaginable resource is being harnessed, along with other
information and communications technologies (ICT), to improve
education, health, agriculture, government, and business — sometimes
in surprising ways.
Capturing Momentum
In 2005, a global consensus emerged on the urgency of fighting
poverty around the world. International leaders pledged to double
aid to Africa and cancel the debt of the world’s poorest countries.
Together with developing countries, they also pledged to change how
aid is delivered and managed, to ensure greater development impact.
DGF’s programs support these efforts. We target areas where small
investments in ICT can make an important difference, and where we
can play a facilitating role.
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