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.

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

There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women with Mary Ellen Iskenderian

In this episode of Building the Future, Women’s World Banking President and CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian joins Dan Runde to discuss women’s economic empowerment, opportunity, and inclusion.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 27, 2022

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

Economic Statecraft & the Great Power Competition with Nazak Nikakhtar

In this episode of Building the Future, Nazak Nikakhtar, former Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis at the Department of Commerce, joins Dan Runde to discuss her journey from her family's migration from Iran to the U.S. and how she lived the American dream to become a civil and public servant.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 20, 2022

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

America Must Prioritize Trade Policy with Eddy Acevedo

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Eddy Acevedo, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President of the Wilson Center. Eddy shares insights from his recent National Review article “America Must Prioritize Trade Policy in its Global Competition with China”

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 13, 2022

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

Scaling the Heights Toward a Higher Calling with Dr. Douglas Johnston

On this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Dr. Douglas Johnston. President Emeritus and founder of the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy (ICRD).

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 6, 2022

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50 Years of Bangladesh-U.S. Relations and Beyond

Join an event with Bangladesh's Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and USAID Deputy Administrator Dr. Isobel Coleman on the role of U.S. foreign assistance in Bangladesh’s success, and the future U.S.-Bangladesh partnership for the next 50 years.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Dr. AK Abdul Momen , and Dr. Isobel Coleman — April 5, 2022

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

The Smart Business Guide to China E-Commerce with Frank Lavin

China e-commerce expert and former Ambassador to Singapore Frank Lavin joins Dan Runde on this week’s episode of Building the Future. Frank shares key takeaways from his book.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — March 30, 2022

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Global Development in an Era of Great Power Competition

The United States faces renewed great power competition with a rising PRC and a revisionist Russia. This competition will rely on foreign aid, trade and investment, and digital technology. Good development policy must be at the core of U.S. assistance.

Brief by Conor M. Savoy and Janina Staguhn — March 24, 2022

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