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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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

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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

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

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

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