Janina Staguhn

Research Associate and Program Manager, Project on Prosperity and Development
Janina Staguhn

Janina Staguhn is a research associate and program manager for the Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD) and Project on U.S. Leadership in Development (USLD) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she supports the projects’ research agenda and coordinates events. Prior to becoming a program coordinator in August 2019, she was a graduate student research assistant at the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law and a research associate at the Innovations for Peace and Development research lab. She also worked on the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign and for the Colorado Democratic Party. Her research interests include conflict stabilization, forced migration, security policy, and human rights. She holds an M.A. in global policy studies from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in international studies and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Digital Will Drive Ukraine’s Modernization

Ukraine’s digital sector was one of Ukraine’s greatest strengths prior to the war, and it now has the potential to play a key role in postwar reconstruction by transforming Ukraine’s workforce, infrastructure, and businesses.

Report by Romina Bandura and Janina Staguhn — January 10, 2023

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Enabling an Economic Transformation of Ukraine

This report of the CSIS Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission focuses on the critical role of private sector investment in Ukraine’s economic reconstruction and how the private sector—both within Ukraine and internationally—can help Ukraine win the peace.

Report by Conor M. Savoy and Janina Staguhn — January 10, 2023

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Modernizing Ukraine’s Transport and Logistics Infrastructure

The G7 and European Union need to assess how to best support Ukraine’s future recovery, specifically regarding rebuilding transport and logistics infrastructure that could accelerate economic reconstruction.

Report by Romina Bandura , Janina Staguhn , and Benjamin Jensen — October 20, 2022

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The Role of Water in Catalyzing Gender Equity

Addressing challenges that women and girls face in access to water, sanitation, and hygiene can play a catalytic role in increasing their economic and political empowerment.

Commentary by Conor M. Savoy and Janina Staguhn — September 6, 2022

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The 10 Most Pressing Questions for Ukraine’s Economic Reconstruction

Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, now is the time to start identifying the most pressing challenges for Ukraine’s economic reconstruction and how European countries and the United States can support these efforts.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde , Janina Staguhn , and Romina Bandura — June 9, 2022

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Creating an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Water Infrastructure Financing

The G7 and its multilateral partners should prioritize local financing to address community-specific water, sanitation, and hygiene needs. A variety of development tools should be employed to create the enabling environment needed to finance sustainable infrastructure.

Commentary by Conor M. Savoy and Janina Staguhn — May 23, 2022

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Global Development in an Era of Great Power Competition

The United States faces renewed great power competition with a rising PRC and a revisionist Russia. This competition will rely on foreign aid, trade and investment, and digital technology. Good development policy must be at the core of U.S. assistance.

Brief by Conor M. Savoy and Janina Staguhn — March 24, 2022

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The Importance of Water in Foreign Policy

Infrastructure, climate, inclusive development, and finance are examples of areas where addressing water challenges can play a significant role in promoting the Biden administration’s foreign policy objectives and advancing U.S. priorities in the development space.

Commentary by Conor M. Savoy and Janina Staguhn — January 10, 2022

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