Project on Prosperity and Development

The Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD) highlights the central role of private, multilateral, and other non-governmental actors in development

The Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD) studies the coming challenges in international development, focusing on the rapidly shifting financial and economic landscape in low and middle-income countries. PPD seeks to identify international development policy and approaches that government, civil society, and private sector actors can utilize to foster broad-based, inclusive economic growth. PPD’s work merges traditional development theory and practice with the innovative approaches of private actors, and influences the development debate and donor resource allocation through CSIS’s unique convening power in Washington and around the world.

Areas of Focus

PPD seeks to influence private actors in the international community and shape executive and legislative policy on development. PPD currently works within several priority areas:

  • Governance, rule of law, and domestic resource mobilization
  • Private sector, economic, and rural development
  • Development finance, trade, foreign investment, and the role of multilateral institutions
  • Technology and innovation
  • Root causes of instability, humanitarian assistance, and post-conflict recovery
  • Strategic uses of US foreign assistance

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Daniel F. Runde

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Learn more about the projects the Project on Prosperity and Development organizes our analysis into: Quality Infrastructure, Development Finance, Digital Development, and more.

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Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission

The CSIS Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission focuses on the critical role of private sector investment in Ukraine's reconstruction

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Podcast

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Building the Future:

Hosted by Dan Runde, William A. Schreyer Chair and Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Building the Future explores topics at the intersection of global development, foreign policy, and national security. In each episode, Dan sits down for a discussion with a leading expert from government, the private sector, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the world today.

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Blog

Development Dispatches

Development Dispatches

Development Dispatches is a blog series that explores the current and future avenues of the development and humanitarian space.

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The Power of Educational Exchanges in Strengthening U.S.-LAC Relations

Promoting educational exchanges between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a powerful way to strengthen economic ties, build human capital, counter Chinese influence, and foster positive public opinion across the Hemisphere.

Report by Romina Bandura and Mirka Martel — November 4, 2025

The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Singapore Case Study

Singapore’s location, pro-business regulations, and forward-planning have made it a global hub to be emulated for data movement and subsea cables; however, its limited space constrains future prospects in an increasingly tense geopolitical region, demanding key next steps.

Report by Erin L. Murphy and Thomas Bryja — September 24, 2025

Audio Briefs

Defending Democracy: Why Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections Matter

An audio version of “⁠Defending Democracy: Why Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections Matter⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Leah Kieff and Romina Bandura. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 


 

Podcast Episode by Leah Kieff and Romina Bandura — August 29, 2025

Audio Briefs

Defending Democracy: Why Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections Matter

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Moldova will hold pivotal parliamentary elections. This vote comes at a critical juncture for the small European nation, as it continues to navigate complex domestic challenges and struggles to position itself between Europe and Russia.

Commentary by Leah Kieff and Romina Bandura — August 29, 2025

The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Japan Case Study

Japan, an island nation dependent on subsea cables and a nexus for Asia-North America communications, faces many risks amid regulatory slog and geopolitical tensions. It must leverage its industry leadership and global partnerships to secure this critical infrastructure.

Report by Erin L. Murphy and Thomas Bryja — August 26, 2025

An Open Door: AI Innovation in the Global South amid Geostrategic Competition

Open-source AI models are transforming the adaptability and efficiency of technological innovation, promoting transparency and democracy, and empowering the Global South to address international development challenges in partnership with the United States.

Report by Noam Unger and Madeleine McLean — August 13, 2025