It is of great importance as a long term instrument for conflict prevention.”[9] The development of issues and crisis on a global scale such as international terrorism, climate change and environmental degradation, pandemics (such as ebola), and the Great Recession have convinced policymakers of the importance of global studies and international education to national security and diplomacy.
[11] Some international companies, such as Microsoft, have taken the lead in convening policymakers and key stakeholders to demand additional investment in education.
[12] The US state and federal governments have also placed global studies as a key priority for preparing a competitive workforce.
The program “informs and encourages teachers to introduce students to global issues in a classroom setting.”[14] Higher education institutions have closely followed with integrating international studies across disciplines.
In the UK, local government research conducted in the surrounding areas of London has found that citizens must have the opportunity to become involved and then possess the skill, knowledge and confidence to take part.
[19] To achieve effective citizenship, students must be educated in ways that engage and place emphasis on the importance of global issues.
"[22] Financing health projects used to be the biggest issue in global aid, but private and public organizations like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have helped overcome such problems.
These can include working in post-conflict or natural disaster zones, improving public services in developing communities (health, education, infrastructure, agriculture) or aiding private sector growth through business and market models.