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 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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Rebuilding Ukraine’s Agriculture Sector: Emerging Priorities

Reconstructing Ukraine’s agricultural sector requires particular attention to transportation infrastructure within the country and among EU neighbors, storage infrastructure, the fertilizer industry, and the agricultural labor force.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh and Emma Dodd — September 13, 2022

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