Science and technology:
Upgrade USAID's internal S&T capabilities, expand technical expertise, and improve staff access to analytical tools like Geospatial Information Systems.
Drawing from the examples of major S&T initiatives of the past, like oral rehydration therapies and the Green Revolution, develop a set of Grand Challenges for Development to focus the Agency and its development partners on scientific and technical barriers that limit development progress.
Build S&T capacity in developing countries through cooperative research grants, improved access to scientific knowledge, and higher education and training opportunities.