Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Economic Development and Prosperity Program
Romina Bandura

Romina Bandura is a senior fellow with the Economic Development and Prosperity Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She is an economist with 25 years of experience in international development research, policy analysis, and project management. Her current research focuses on development finance, strategic infrastructure, digital transformation, private sector development, and the future of work in developing countries. She also covers Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, U.S. economic engagement in the developing world, and enhancing the reach and impact of the multilateral development bank system. Her work is often cited in prominent media outlets. Before joining CSIS in September 2017, she was a senior consultant at the Economist Intelligence Unit. She worked closely with clients to design research and manage projects that included index building, quantitative analysis, and strategies for investment and growth. She also held positions as an economist at the International Labour Organization’s Washington office, a business manager at DAI’s Economic Growth Sector (managing a $90 million private sector development portfolio of projects in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe), and a policy analyst for the UN Development Programme. Early in her career, she worked in the banking sector in Argentina and Ukraine. Ms. Bandura holds an MPA in international development from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a BA in economics from the Universidad Católica Argentina, Buenos Aires.

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A Conversation on the U.S. Role in Global Port Infrastructure

Join the CSIS Economic Development and Prosperity Program (EDP) for an expert panel examining EDP's new report Strategic Shores: Strengthening Overseas Port Infrastructure to Safeguard U.S. Economic and Security Interests.  

Event — November 17, 2026

Economic Modernization and Strategic Positioning of Algeria

As Algeria opens up and diversifies its economy, it will have to navigate complex relationships with major powers and neighbors, create meaningful employment for its youth, and sustain economic reforms.

Commentary by Romina Bandura — June 5, 2026

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Economic Modernization and Strategic Positioning of Algeria

An audio version of "⁠Economic Modernization and Strategic Positioning of Algeria⁠," a new commentary by CSIS’s Romina Bandura. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Romina Bandura — June 5, 2026

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Risk Beneath the Waves: Safeguarding Subsea Cables for a Secure Global Network

The unprecedented dependence on subsea cables in the cyber era significantly raises the stakes of disruption, but they continue to face many old and new risks alike. CSIS examines the regulatory challenges and physical vulnerabilities of the lifelines of the digital age.

Digital Feature by Romina Bandura, Erin Murphy, and Thomas Bryja — March 5, 2026

Russia-Ukraine War in 10 Charts

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has reshaped European security, global markets, and the balance of power. These 10 charts break down the battlefield, economic strain, military aid shifts, reconstruction costs, and what comes next.

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — February 24, 2026