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
Contact Information
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
The CSIS Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission focuses on the critical role of private sector investment in Ukraine's reconstruction
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Shifting Mindsets to Enable Entrepreneurship in the Developing World with Professors Shad Morris and Chad Carlos
Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — November 15, 2023
“HELPING THE WORLD PREPARE: A Primer on U.S. International Adaptation and Resilience” Launch Event
Event — November 14, 2023
Ukraine’s Path to Good Governance: Progress and Priorities to Address Corruption
Event — November 13, 2023
Latin America's Energy Security Dilemma: A Look into Oil and Green Energy Investments
Blog Post by Benjamin Robb — November 13, 2023
The Role of AGOA in Accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation
Report by Daniel F. Runde and Thomas Bryja — November 7, 2023
Moldova’s Moment
Commentary by Daniel F. Runde — November 2, 2023
Freedom as a Path to Prosperity with Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine
Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — November 1, 2023
Voices from American Industry on the AGOA Forum
Event — October 30, 2023
“Analyzing the Role of Blockchain Technology in Strengthening Democracies”: Audio Brief with Noam Unger
Podcast Episode by Noam Unger — October 30, 2023
Voices from American Industry on the AGOA Forum
Transcript — October 30, 2023