Initiative for Global Development (IGD)

Established in Seattle in 2003, the Initiative for Global Development (IGD) is an international alliance of business leaders that champions effective solutions to global poverty. Global poverty is at the root of many of the world’s greatest challenges and IGD believes that dramatically reducing it is one of the most effective steps we can take in creating a better future. Addressing the inequities of people living in poverty is a critical factor in ensuring the future prosperity and security of us all. IGD partners are taking action to make global poverty reduction a national priority for policymakers and the business community.