economic development
Here’s how U.S. companies help women worldwide
Major U.S. corporations are steering their charity to women's economic empowerment, from factory workers to women-owned businesses.
Africa: A place of trusted friends and partners [video]
The U.S. remains steadfast in its commitment to Africa, a top State Department official said, laying out four important themes that will guide U.S. policy.
Latin American farmers team up with U.S. coffee firms [video]
Big U.S. coffee companies need coffee beans, and small coffee farmers around the world need a sustainable market. See how partnerships are helping both.
Combating illiteracy one child at a time
Increased literacy rates create safer, healthier and more prosperous communities. See what the world is doing September 8 on International Literacy Day.
American cities are open for business
American cities are clamoring for new business to set up shop on their Main Streets. Overseas companies looking to grow are interested in what they offer.
November summit in India to focus on emerging women entrepreneurs
The 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad, India, with Ivanka Trump leading the U.S. delegation, will focus on women entrepreneurs.
The U.S. and ASEAN: 40 years of partnership [video]
The U.S. and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are celebrating 40 years of working together for peace and prosperity.
For small farmers in East Africa, a new tool for getting...
A new digital platform called 2KUZE is set to revolutionize how farmers get their goods to market in East Africa and make more money for them.
Old highways and rail lines become gardens and walkways
Seoul, Sydney and Jerusalem are among cities that took a cue from New York and repurposed their old highways and railways into parks and trails.