Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission

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

The aim of the bipartisan and international CSIS Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission is to produce a policy framework that will help attract private sector investments to support Ukraine’s future economic reconstruction. To support the commission, CSIS will convene a series of working groups that will address a range of issue-specific areas that are critical for reconstruction and modernization of the Ukrainian economy, including agriculture, energy, and transportation and logistics, as well as addressing the impact of corruption on private sector investment.

Commission Director

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

Commission Co-Chairs 

  • Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs; Senior Fellow, Harvard University Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs
  • Greg Page,  former CEO of Cargill
  • Michael Polsky, Founder and CEO of Invenergy

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Removing Bottlenecks for the Private Sector

Despite the war, Ukraine has been undertaking a series of reforms to combat corruption, prepare the country for EU membership, and improve the overall business environment.

Report by Romina Bandura, Daria Figlus, and Ilya Timtchenko — September 3, 2024

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Removing Bottlenecks for the Private Sector

Despite the war, Ukraine has been undertaking a series of reforms to combat corruption, prepare the country for EU membership, and improve the overall business environment.

Report by Romina Bandura, Daria Figlus, and Ilya Timtchenko — September 3, 2024

The Untapped Market for Impact Investing in Ukraine

International aid has sustained Ukraine during wartime, but private investment is crucial for long-term reconstruction. Impact investing is essential for Ukraine's resilient recovery and requires international collaboration to realize its full potential.

Critical Questions by Kateryna Bondar — June 14, 2024

Ships, Trains, and Trucks: Unlocking Ukraine’s Vital Trade Potential

The full-scale Russian invasion has devastating effects on Ukraine’s trade causing vast destruction of its transport and logistics infrastructure. Ukraine and its partners have to be creative and determined in finding new trade corridors to support business operations.

Report by Romina Bandura, Ilya Timtchenko, and Benjamin Robb — April 8, 2024

Russia’s Religious Persecution and Misinformation in Ukraine

Russia’s religious persecution in Ukraine against various religious groups that do not align with the Kremlin's political agenda is staggering. Please join the Center for Strategic & International Studies for a crucial discussion in order to shed light on the issue and seek practical solutions to hold Russia accountable.

Event — February 29, 2024

Russia’s Religious Persecution and Misinformation in Ukraine

Russia’s religious persecution in Ukraine against various religious groups that do not align with the Kremlin's political agenda is staggering. Please join the Center for Strategic & International Studies for a crucial discussion in order to shed light on the issue and seek practical solutions to hold Russia accountable.

Transcript — February 29, 2024

Supporting Ukraine's Private Sector during Wartime

During Russia’s war against Ukraine, the private sector is playing a decisive role in Ukraine’s economy, as companies are keeping the economy running by employing Ukrainians, transferring technology and know-how, and financing the government by paying taxes.

Report by Romina Bandura, Ilya Timtchenko, and Austin Hardman — February 27, 2024

Funding a Decisive Ukraine Victory Is an Investment, Not a Cost

U.S. support for Ukraine is an investment, not a cost. Working with its allies, the United States should provide the military and economic aid to ensure a decisive victory for Ukraine. Failure to do so would lead to a protracted war with larger global consequences.

Commentary by Romina Bandura and Ilya Timtchenko — October 12, 2023