The overall goal of the programme is to support excellent scientific research that contributes towards the solution of global problems. The focus will be on reducing poverty and global risks as well as on making public goods available in developing countries.
The following three sub-targets are central to the programme:
- Generate scientific knowledge and research-based solutions for reducing poverty and global risks in poor countries
- Offer national and international stakeholders methods and options for finding integrated, holistic approaches to solving problems
- Scientific skills and know-how in dealing with the complexity of global problems for the benefit of societies in poor countries