Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 December 2005
The Program Group for the World-wide Development of Astronomy (PGWWDA) is one of nine Comm. 46 program groups engaged with various aspects of astronomical education or development of astronomy education and research in the developing world. In the case of PGWWDA, its goals are to promote astronomy education and research in the developing world through a variety of activities, including visiting astronomers in developing countries and interacting with them by way of giving encouragement and support.