Economic opportunity
Expanding economic opoprtunity
A world where everyone has a chance to shape their own future
Everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy, productive life—and have access to the tools and resources to shape their own future. But for many people—especially women and girls—access to basic needs like nutritious food, quality education, and jobs is still out of reach. That’s why we’re focusing on areas with the greatest potential to improve lives, like agriculture and education.
Our goal is to help build inclusive, resilient economic systems that expand access to food, quality education, and opportunity—so people thrive and communities grow stronger.
Why economic opportunity matters:
- 700 million people around the world live on less than US $2.15 a day
- Smallholder farmers help produce a third of the global food supply
- Smallholder farming provides livelihoods for 2.5 billion people worldwide
- Universal foundation learning could unlock $196 trillion in GDP over 20 years
How we work on economic opportunity
Agricultural Development
For hundreds of millions of people, especially in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, agriculture is one of the most powerful paths out of poverty. Supporting smallholder farmers helps families feed themselves and their communities, grow their income, and strengthen local economies.
Education
Education unlocks potential and builds resilient futures. We believe education is one of the most powerful drivers of economic opportunity—but while every child has potential, not every child has the chance to achieve it. Improving education helps children build reading and math skills, opening pathways to higher education, better jobs, and the chance to pursue their dreams.
Digital Public Infrastructure
Digital public infrastructure makes it possible to build the tools and services people need to improve their lives. When systems like digital ID and payments are designed for everyone, they expand access to healthcare, financial services, and jobs—driving economic opportunity and growth.
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