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Agricultural Development Leads to Higher Incomes
Agricultural development boosts economic growth and reduces poverty all over the world. An America.gov photo gallery shows examples of agricultural development at work.

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The U.S. is providing how much for its food-for-education program in 2009?

A. $100,000
B. $250,000
C. $375,000
D. $1 million

Learn more about the McGovern-Dole school feeding program.

U.S. international foundation giving is estimated to top how much for 2008?

A. $5.4 billion
B. $4.2 billion
C. $3.5 billion
D. $1 billion

Learn more about American foundation giving .

The Award for Corporate Excellence honors companies that do what?

A. Earn the most
B. Have excellent advertisements
C. Operate in countries with excellent weather
D. Advance good business practices and good corporate citizenship

Learn more about the Award for Corporate Excellence.

America has supported HIV treatment for how many people overseas?

A. 1.64 million in 15 countries
B. 200,000 in 4 countries
C. 500,000 in 10 countries
D. 800,000 in 12 countries

Learn more about U.S. support for anti-retroviral treatment program.

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Property Rights Key to Development

The link between secure land rights and poverty reduction deserves more attention. America’s Millennium Challenge Corporation and Habitat for Humanity are raising awareness of this development issue.

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Focus on Ethiopia

Ethiopia develops markets, improves schools and builds communities.

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Did You Know?

American response to international disasters includes search and rescue teams from U.S. urban areas. USAID calls on these teams to train responders in other countries.

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Sixty Years of American Giving

From money to trade benefits to volunteers' time, Americans have given generously -- and continue to do so.

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Agricultural Development Leads to Higher Incomes

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President's Plan for AIDS Relief 4:02

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