Open Development is about people in developing countries having the information and resources that they need to hold their governments accountable and to make well-informed decisions to improve their lives. MORE
Growth in agriculture is twice as effective in reducing poverty as growth in other sectors. MORE
Approximately 11,700 people die every day from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Nearly two-thirds of these people are living in sub-Saharan Africa. MORE
In the world's poorest countries, mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes such as diarrhea. MORE
Good governance and security are essential to fight extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. MORE
Development assistance plays a critical role in the fight against extreme poverty and disease. MORE
The quality of development assistance is just as important as the quantity of resources provided. MORE