Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde is a senior vice president, director of the Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD), and holds the William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a leading global think tank. Mr. Runde also served as the acting director for the CSIS Americas Program from 2020-2022. His work is oriented around U.S. leadership in building a more democratic and prosperous world. Among his many other contributions, Mr. Runde was as an architect of the BUILD Act, contributed to the reauthorization of the U.S. EXIM Bank in 2018, and was an architect of Prosper Africa, a U.S. government initiative to deepen the United States' commercial and development engagement in Africa. He has been a leading voice on the role and future of the World Bank Group and U.S. leadership in the multilateral system. Prior to CSIS, Mr. Runde held leadership roles at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Bank Group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Runde worked in commercial banking at Citibank in Argentina and in investment banking at Alex. Brown & Sons. Mr. Runde was granted the Officer’s Cross in the Order of Isabel la Católica, a Spanish civil order. Currently, he serves on the board of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF), Spirit of America, and the Ashesi University Foundation. Mr. Runde is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bretton Woods Committee. He is also a columnist for The Hill and hosts a CSIS podcast series, Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, & Foreign Policy with Dan Runde. Mr. Runde is also the author of the book The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power (Bombardier Books, 2022). He previously chaired two U.S. government advisory committees: the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid at USAID and the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee at the U.S. EXIM Bank. Fluent in Spanish, he graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College and holds a master’s in public policy from Harvard University.

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How to Successfully Merge USAID and the Department of State

An audio version of “How to Successfully Merge USAID and the Department of State,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — March 25, 2025

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Answering the Call: The Foreign Assistance Review

Criticism of U.S. foreign aid has led to a review by the Department of State. This paper provides sample metrics for consideration to ensure international assistance succeeds in making the United States “safer,” “stronger,” and “more prosperous."

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde, Richard Crespin, and Thomas Bryja — February 28, 2025

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Answering the Call: The Foreign Assistance Review

An audio version of “Answering the Call: The Foreign Assistance Review,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde, Richard Crespin, and Thomas Bryja. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde, Richard Crespin, and Thomas Bryja — February 28, 2025

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The Clock Is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization

An audio version of “The Clock is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — February 14, 2025

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The Clock Is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization

The Trump administration has shaken the international development establishment to its core. As part of this shift in foreign policy strategy, the DFC could play a more central role in advancing U.S. interests.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde — February 14, 2025

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Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?

An audio version of “Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?” a new critical questions by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman — February 11, 2025

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Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?

As the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine fast approaches, it is time to consider the impact that a sixth U.S. supplemental aid package for Ukraine could have on forging a lasting and mutually acceptable peace agreement.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman — February 11, 2025

The AGOA Ship Is Sinking: Congress Must Act Now to Save It

The African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire in 2025. Congress must act now to save it if the United States wants a real partnership with Africa, to properly compete with China, and to advance American interests and values.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde — December 20, 2024