Inclusive economic growth is the only way to sustainably lift countries out of poverty; there has been much progress over the last 25 years to end poverty, yet 10% of the world’s population of 7.3 billion still survive on less than $1.90 a day World Bank The UK Aid Strategy (2015) sets out how promoting growth and prosperity in developing countries not only contributes to poverty reduction, but also strengthens economic opportunities for the rest of the world, including the UK. The Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 also recognises that enabling and stabilising fast-growing, open and resilient economies is essential to our national security. Helping develop more transparent and predictable trade and investment in countries such as India and China also helps bring stability to the economies of their less developed neighbours. The countries in which the Fund operates present huge untapped potential; opportunities for sharing expertise, creating mutually beneficial partnerships and for businesses and trade to thrive. They also contribute to vital economic development beyond their borders and are key markets for global goods and services. By breaking down barriers to growth, and supporting vital economic development and reform, the UK is helping countries build well regulated, competitive markets, and making our new trading partners of the future. Helping develop more transparent and predictable trade and investment in countries such as India and China also helps bring stability to the economies of their less developed neighbours. For more on how the Fund and its programmes fits with these priorities, see the transparency page and programme page.