The U.S. Global Development Lab serves as an innovation hub. We take smart risks to test new ideas and partner within the Agency and with other actors to harness the power of innovative tools and approaches that accelerate development impact. Join us to help transform international development.
The Challenge
1.2 Billion People live on less than
$1.25 Per Day1
How do we deliver the solutions that will
End Extreme Poverty?
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Our Mission
We seek new innovations, tools, and approaches to change the way we do development.
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Our Approach
Find out how the Lab is pursuing a new approach to international development.
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Our Leadership
The Lab is led by a diverse and capable leadership.




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Science
We work with scientists, students and researchers to build local scientific research capacity in developing countries.
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Technology
We are working to increase the use of digital technologies and data-driven approaches to empower underserved and marginalized communities.
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Innovation
We are opening up international development to new people and ideas to solve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.
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Partnerships
We partner with a wide range of actors to achieve greater impact.
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Cross-cutting Activities
We are using new tools and approaches to impact Agency-wide priorities and Presidential initiatives.





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Funding Opportunities
Respond to a challenge or funding opportunity.
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Partner with the Lab
If you are excited about the Lab's vision and want to be part of this bold new approach to development, we want to hear from you!
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Work at the Lab
Current job openings with the Lab.





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