# Innovation for Poverty Action #

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that creates and shares evidence, while equipping decision-makers to use evidence to reduce poverty. With a long-term presence in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, IPA leads the field of development in cutting-edge research quality, innovation, and impact. For more information [visit the Innovation for Poverty Action website ](https://www.poverty-action.org/)
**Focus Areas and Topics**
[[Financial Inclusion]], [[Education and Skills]], [[Economic Development]], [[Agriculture]], [[Health]], [[Security and Safety]], [[Gender]], [[Underrepresented Communities]], [[Entrepreneurship]], [[Consumer Protection]]
**Projects and Programs**
What we do: https://poverty-action.org/what-we-do
**Funders and Partners**
For more information about the [Funders](https://www.poverty-action.org/sites/default/files/publications/IPA-2020-2021-Annual-Report-Web.pdf) and Partners, please visit [Innovation for Poverty Action](https://www.poverty-action.org/)
**People and Careers**
Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovationsforpovertyaction/people/) working at Innovation for Poverty Action and the [career opportunities](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovationsforpovertyaction/jobs/) currently available. They also have a dedicated [career center](https://poverty-action.org/careers)
**Languages**
[[English]]
**Classification and Geography**
Innovation for Poverty Action is classified as an [[NGO]] and has headquarters located in Washington, DC, United States. We are still reviewing information about the geographic scope of work. Current data indicate the scope is [[Global]]
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>[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels
*Website* https://www.poverty-action.org/
*Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/poverty_action
*LinkedIN* https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovationsforpovertyaction/
*YouTube* https://www.youtube.com/user/povertyactionorg
*Contact Form* https://poverty-action.org/contact-us
Innovation for Poverty Action
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