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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Daniel F. Runde

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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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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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Supporting Water Programming in the Sahel

The Sahel is one of the most climate-affected regions in the world, with droughts and floods contributing to fragility and instability. This paper explores recommendations to update U.S. water strategy in the Sahel while improving outcomes for other development challenges.

Report by Conor M. Savoy and Alexandra Norris — September 27, 2022

Photo: aedkafl/Adobe Stock

Importance of Managing and Securing Water Access for the Northern Triangle

Access to clean water is an integral part of development. For the Northern Triangle, much of the success of development initiatives will be tied to effective management and infrastructure development, as well as collaboration between relevant stakeholders.

Commentary by Conor M. Savoy and Elena I. Méndez Leal — September 27, 2022

Photo: JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP/Getty Images
Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Asia’s Journey to Prosperity: Lessons from Takehiko Nakao

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Takehiko Nakao, former President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — September 21, 2022

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

America's Great-Power Opportunity with Ali Wyne

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ali Wyne, Senior Analyst with Eurasia Group's Global Macro practice.

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

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The Role of Water in Catalyzing Gender Equity

Addressing challenges that women and girls face in access to water, sanitation, and hygiene can play a catalytic role in increasing their economic and political empowerment.

Commentary by Conor M. Savoy and Janina Staguhn — September 6, 2022

Photo: Tom Stoddart/Getty Images
Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Oswaldo Payá's Legacy and the Future of Cuban Democracy

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by David Hoffman, a contributing editor and member of the editorial board of The Washington Post.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — August 31, 2022

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