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Democracy and Governance Economic Growth and Agricultural Development Environment Human Capacity Development Summary Tables Population, Health and Nutrition Women in Development Program Development and Strategic Planning Development Credit Program Glossary Abbreviations and Acronyms Last updated: 59     Economic growth in developing countries demands the creation of a productive and skilled workforce. Basic education for all children is the necessary first step. The positive linkages between education and other USAID strategic goals are equally well established. Better, more accessible basic education raises agricultural output/productivity, improves environmental stewardship, encourages ethnic tolerance and respect for civil liberties, and builds democratic values and practices. Additionally, there are specific benefits linked to increased school attendance among girls which lead to higher incomes, better family health, increased child survival, smaller families, and improved social status for women. Activities support the Agency emphasis on Economic Growth in four priority areas: Improving the quality and efficiency of basic education New partnerships improve the quality and relevancy of higher education and workforce development Expanded training for future private sector, NGO, and government leaders Spreading the information technology revolution to the developing world and those in need In FY 2002, the Global Bureau has requested $12.2 million. About 72% of USAID field missions address some element of education and training in their programs. Full-text description Full-text description Full-text description Global Bureau's Center for Human Capacity Development funding reinforces Agency priorities: Provides technical leadership and innovation for universal primary education by 2015 Focuses on the 113 million unenrolled children, e.g., girls, child laborers, and ethnic minorities Facilitates partnerships between the U.S. higher education community and developing countries Provides training mechanisms, tools, and processing support to all USAID field missions Champions information technology to bridge the "digital divide." Recent program successes include: Basic education technical support to 15 countries helps to reform education systems and improve girls' and boys' access to learning Basic education partners made aware of HIV/AIDS, child labor, and crisis country issues Higher education partnerships engage 220 U.S. and developing country institutions in solving local development problems and increasing -workforce skills New training software, used at 333 sites worldwide, improves training administration and reduces financial and management vulnerabilities Support for 12 of 21 countries in the USG Internet for Economic Development (IED) initiative to provide expert assistance on telecommunications policy reform, training for leaders in the Information Technology (IT) sector, and initiating pilot IT applications. Activity Data Sheets 935-001  Improved and expanded basic education, especially for girls, women and other under-served populations 935-002  Higher education strengthens the capacity of institutions, communities, and individuals to meet local and national development needs 935-003  Training improves work performance of host country trainees and effectiveness of host country organizations 935-004  Expanded access to and application of information and telecommunications services

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