Private Sector Development

The Project on Prosperity and Development leads CSIS research on harnessing the private sector to spread economic development and prosperity around the globe.

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Prosperity Must Be a Cornerstone of Fostering Honduran Democracy

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg responds to criticisms of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras, and argues they represent an important mechanism for economic growth and nearshoring.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg — January 26, 2023

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Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Conor M. Savoy

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics

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This Time, Try Supporting Honduran Democracy

CSIS Americas senior adviser Mark L. Schneider and Aaron Schneider evaluate critiques of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras and argue the country should move away from the zones as a potential model for economic growth.

 

Commentary by Mark L. Schneider and Aaron Schneider — January 26, 2023

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Prosperity Must Be a Cornerstone of Fostering Honduran Democracy

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg responds to criticisms of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras, and argues they represent an important mechanism for economic growth and nearshoring.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg — January 26, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Afghan Women and the Fall of Kabul

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down at the 2022 Halifax International Security Forum with Kamila Sidiqi, an Afghan entrepreneur and former government official. The pair highlighted Kamila’s innovative work and discussed the resilience of Afghan women in the country today.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 19, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power
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
Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Special Forces of Trade and Development

Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Enoh T. Ebong joins us to discuss her role and priorities at USTDA and more.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 11, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power
The Trade Guys

Assessing the Potential of a US-UK FTA

Scott and Bill host special guest Meredith Broadbent to discuss UK-US bilateral trade. They also talk about the recent WTO 232 decision and the U.S.-Africa Leadership Summit. 

Podcast Episode by Emily Benson , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — December 15, 2022

CSIS The Trade Guys

Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

The CSIS Aerospace Security Project hosted a fireside chat with the inaugural assistant secretary of defense for space policy, the Honorable John F. Plumb.

Transcript — December 15, 2022

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Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

The Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:00pm ET hosted a two-part event exploring emerging security issues in space policy.

Event by Kari A. Bingen , Makena Young , Akhil Thadani , Honorable John F. Plumb, PhD. , Commissioner Brendan Carr , April McClain-Delaney , and Sarah Mineiro — December 14, 2022

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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

CSIS Building the Future

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

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