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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Pakistan and Climate Adaptation

Pakistan is the 8th most vulnerable nation to the climate crisis, highlighting the need for U.S. support. This article examines the crisis in Pakistan and outlines five joint steps the U.S. and Pakistan should take to ensure the success of climate adaptation in Pakistan. 

Blog Post by Daniel F. Runde , Robin L. Raphel , and Moeed Yusuf — February 1, 2023

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

How the U.S Treasury Office of Technical Assistance Impacts the World's Economy with Larry McDonald

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Larry McDonald, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Treasury and leader of the U.S. Treasury Office of Technical Assistance (OTA). In this podcast, Dan and Larry discuss Larry’s career, what OTA is and does, and OTA’s role in shaping countries' economic systems and relieving the global debt crisis. 

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — January 25, 2023

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

How Loans Improve Lives with Kathy Guis

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Kathy Guis to discuss what Kiva does, how loans can improve lives, and how Kiva works with institutions to foster financial inclusion.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — January 12, 2023

CSIS Building the Future

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

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

The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O'Neil 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Shannon O'Neil to discuss the reality of globalization, the impact of regional trade, and her book, The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — January 4, 2023

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

The Story of Opportunity with Atul Tandon

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Atul Tandon to discuss Atul’s career path, the purpose of Opportunity International, the theory of change, and how loans can change lives.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — December 14, 2022

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Digital Transformation and Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

The CSIS hosted a public event examining key issues on digital development Sub-Saharan Africa. This event leads up to the 2022 Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington D.C., and welcomes leading experts from government, the private sector, and multilateral organizations.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Cina Lawson , Hawa Berete , Chris Burns , Daniel Huba , Lacina Koné , Brionne Dawson , and Agnieszka Rawa — December 12, 2022