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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Meet our network of experts, staff, and non-resident affiliates who contribute to the Project on Prosperity and Development's analysis.

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.

Projects

Media Queries

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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Creating a Consumer-Centric Digital Finance Ecosystem

Please join the Project on Prosperity and Development for a fireside chat, panel discussion, public Q&A, and networking lunch addressing how to design financial products with consumer protection in mind.

Event by Romina Bandura , Michael Schlein , Christopher Burns , Sophie Sirtaine , and John Simon — June 27, 2023

Opportunities for Innovation in Global Development

Please join CSIS for a public, in-person event that will focus on opportunities for innovation in global development. The event will open with a keynote address by Congressman Joquin Castro (D-TX), who recently co-introduced the Fostering Innovation in Global Development Act (FIGDA), to be followed by a panel discussion. 

Event by Conor M. Savoy , Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) , Alix Peterson Zwane, PhD. , and Colin Christensen — June 6, 2023

A Systems Approach to Mental Health Interventions: Lessons for Ukraine

A public discussion on the impact of the war on Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure, First Lady Zelenska’s continued efforts to promote mental health, and the role that mental health will play in Ukraine’s reconstruction.    

Event by Romina Bandura , Oksana Markarova , Earl Gast , Dr. Regina Hechanova-Alampay , Dr. Amanda Nguyen , and Dr. Paul Bolton — May 25, 2023

Building an Alliance of Civilizations in an Age of Disruption

The Project on Prosperity and Discussion hosts an armchair discussion with UN High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos, and moderated by CSIS Senior Vice President Daniel F. Runde, on creating alliances among nations and cultures in an age of disruption. 

Event by Daniel F. Runde and Miguel Ángel Moratinos — May 17, 2023

Allied Burden Sharing in Ukraine

A virtual public event moderated by Max Bergmann, Director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, featuring notable speakers from European countries to discuss Allied Burden Sharing in Ukraine.

Event by Max Bergmann , Ana Palacio , Eka Tkeshelashvili , Ambassador Emily Haber , Ambassador Marek Magierowski , Ambassador Karen Pierce , and Stavros Lambrinidis — May 17, 2023

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

The Rise of Autocracies and How to Combat It: Discussing Charles Dunst's New Book

n this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Charles Dunst who shares insights into the global power struggle between autocracies and democracies and discusses his new book “Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman.”

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — May 17, 2023

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Insurance as a Critical Enabler for Investing in Ukraine

This commentary highlights the challenges facing Ukraine’s insurance industry and outlines policy recommendations that would boost public and private insurance.  

Critical Questions by Janina Staguhn and Romina Bandura — May 5, 2023