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Economic Growth Strategy »
Executive Summary »
Economic Growth Strategy in Context »
Economic Growth Transforms Societies »
1. Key to Economic Growth is Rising Productivity »
2. Growth in Developing Countries is in U.S. Interest »
3. Much Has Been Accomplished »
4. Much Has Been Learned »
5. The International Environment for Growth in Developing Countries Has Never Been Better »
6. USAID's Strengths Determine Its Role »
7. USAID Will Promote Rapid, Sustained and Broad-Based Growth »
8. Three Principles Will Guide Economic Growth Programs »
9. Economic Growth in the Framework for U.S. Foreign Assistance »
10. Resources and Resource Allocation »
11. In Conclusion »
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A Strategy for Economic Growth

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