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
Meet Our Experts
Meet our network of experts, staff, and non-resident affiliates who contribute to the Project on Prosperity and Development's analysis.
Explore Our Projects
Learn more about the projects the Project on Prosperity and Development organizes our analysis into: Quality Infrastructure, Development Finance, Digital Development, and more.
Contact Information
Media Queries
- Sofia Chavez
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- SChavez@csis.org
The CSIS Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission focuses on the critical role of private sector investment in Ukraine's reconstruction
Podcast
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.
Blog
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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Assessing the Current Peace Deal for Ukraine: Opportunity or Strategic Trap?
Amid negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, the West must ensure that any agreed-upon peace deal includes Ukraine and provides it with security guarantees that prevent Russia from attacking in the future. Without them, Europe's security at large will be compromised.
Commentary by Sergiy Tsivkachand Romina Bandura— December 5, 2025
Experts React: Progress and Setbacks at COP30
COP30 showcased noteworthy progress while exposing persistent roadblocks in global climate diplomacy. CSIS experts react to the conference’s most significant outcomes and their implications for the future of climate, energy, health, development, and the COP process at large.
Commentary by Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Mathias Zacarias, Ray Cai,and Alexis Burns— November 25, 2025
Redundancy, Resiliency, and Repair: Securing Subsea Cable Infrastructure
The Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics and the Project for Prosperity and Development at CSIS will host a public event to launch a report examining strategies to enhance the security, resilience, and repair of subsea cable infrastructure.
Event— November 21, 2025
Redundancy, Resiliency, and Repair: Securing Subsea Cable Infrastructure
As digital dependency grows worldwide, the United States, its partners, and the private sector must ensure a resilient global subsea cable system. This report provides a roadmap to overcome vulnerabilities and regulatory challenges in the sector.
Report by Erin L. Murphy— November 21, 2025
“Redundancy, Resiliency, and Repair: Securing Subsea Cable Infrastructure”: Audio Brief with Erin Murphy
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Erin Murphy on her report,Redundancy, Resiliency, and Repair: Securing Subsea Cable Infrastructure.
Podcast Episode by Erin L. Murphy— November 21, 2025
Ten Essential Questions Guiding U.S. Support for Economic Growth Abroad
Amid a changing donor landscape, the United States has an opportunity to realign and leverage its full range of financing tools to promote economic growth abroad while safeguarding its national security interests.
Report by Romina Bandura— November 13, 2025
A New Landscape for Development: Examining Impacts, Capabilities, and Opportunities
Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. This compendium dives deep into the impacts on fields across the development ecosystem and potential opportunities within this new landscape.
Digital Report by Hadeil Ali, Andrew Friedman, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Romina Bandura, Caitlin Welsh, David Michel, Rose Parker,and Joely Virzi— November 13, 2025
A New Landscape for Development
Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. This compendium dives deep into the impacts on fields across the development ecosystem and potential opportunities within this new landscape.
Digital Report by Enoh T. Ebong, Noam Unger, Andrew Friedman,and Hadeil Ali— November 13, 2025
The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Egypt Case Study
The concentration of subsea cables funneled through the narrow Red Sea cements Egypt’s status as a global hub and chokepoint. Strategic and economic choices to enhance commercial appeal can secure Egypt’s continued position as a digital gateway between continents.
Report by Erin L. Murphyand Thomas Bryja— November 12, 2025
