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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The European Union’s Enlargement Conundrum

Membership in the European Union is critical for Ukraine’s reconstruction and future prosperity. But Ukraine’s accession will require deep reforms in Kyiv, visionary leadership from EU leaders to reform the bloc, and an active diplomatic push from Washington.

Report by Max Bergmann , Otto Svendsen , and Sissy Martinez — May 25, 2023

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The European Union’s Enlargement Conundrum

Membership in the European Union is critical for Ukraine’s reconstruction and future prosperity. But Ukraine’s accession will require deep reforms in Kyiv, visionary leadership from EU leaders to reform the bloc, and an active diplomatic push from Washington.

Report by Max Bergmann , Otto Svendsen , and Sissy Martinez — May 25, 2023

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

Enabling Ukraine's Economic Transformation

The geostrategic stakes of Ukraine’s reconstruction are such that failure could have disastrous consequences not just for Ukraine but also for the broader region and the world order.

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

The Role of Gas in Ukraine’s Energy Future

Ukraine’s natural gas sector can be a pillar of the postwar economy, but it will be challenging to attract investment. This brief examines the role of gas in Ukraine’s energy future, including its resource base and potential in a lower-carbon Europe.

Brief by Ben Cahill and Leslie Palti-Guzman — January 13, 2023

Enabling an Economic Transformation of Ukraine: Recovery, Reconstruction, and Modernization

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development invites you to attend the launch event of the CSIS Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission Report, Enabling an Economic Transformation of Ukraine: Recovery, Reconstruction, and Modernization.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Sergiy Tsivkach , Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky , Michael Polsky , and Ambassador William Taylor — January 10, 2023

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

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

Developing Renewable Energy in Ukraine

Rebuilding Ukraine’s energy system provides an opportunity to modernize the sector and bolster energy security. Developing renewable energy will support these goals. Expanding renewables depends on attracting investment and clarifying domestic policies that impact the sector.

Commentary by Ben Cahill and Allegra Dawes — December 19, 2022

Corruption and Private Sector Investment in Ukraine’s Reconstruction

As Ukraine and its partners begin strategizing for the country's reconstruction, it is clear that the role of private investment will prove pivotal. To attract committed foreign investors, Ukraine must continue to make progress in its fight against domestic corruption.

Brief by Nick Fenton and Andrew Lohsen — November 8, 2022