The Center for Emerging Markets (CEM) at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business is a leading research hub on how local and foreign firms can leverage emerging markets for the global good.
Founded in 2007 by Ravi Ramamurti, University Distinguished Professor of International Business & Strategy, CEM operates in three distinct areas, including a robust research agenda; significant work to influence business practitioners; and educational activities designed to prepare the next generation of business leaders.
Our Work
Seminars, workshops, and conferences for researchers from around the world. Additional opportunities for Northeastern faculty to engage with CEM.
Academic programs, learning opportunities, and grants for projects and research in emerging markets, open to undergraduate and graduate students at Northeastern.
Cutting-edge insights and recommendations on emerging market topics for managers, policymakers, and other members of the business community.
Latest News
Seven student projects received funding through the Srinivasan Family Awards for Projects in Emerging Markets in spring 2025.
CEM welcomed its fourth cohort of Student Associates in anticipation of the 2025-2026 academic year. After a competitive selection process, nine exceptional students were chosen to support CEM's mission of advancing research, education, and student outreach on emerging economies.
Carolina Pacheco-Balcazar, a fourth-year Economics and Political Science major from Puebla, Mexico, is investigating how solar energy can alleviate poverty in these communities with support from the Center for Emerging Markets' Srinivasan Family Awards program.
A mounting trade war between the U.S. and China could soon be hitting Americans' wallets when it comes to several products.
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Insights @ CEM
Insights @ Center for Emerging Markets is a publication focused on cutting-edge ideas and advice for global leaders about emerging markets. It draws on the innovative research on emerging markets carried out by our faculty at Northeastern University and the broader global academic communities.
The Spring 2025 issue of Insights @ Center for Emerging Markets examines how multinational corporations engage with local institutions in emerging markets—where growth potential is high but so are the risks. Drawing on research from Northeastern University faculty and international scholars, we examine how companies can transform challenges into opportunities for responsible growth and competitive advantage.
For managers and policymakers, the research offers strategies for ethical, inclusive, and sustainable growth—emphasizing governance, innovation, gender equity, and public-private collaboration as keys to long-term success in emerging markets.
Events
Upcoming Events
Oct 2
As part of the Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Lecture Series, Frank D'Souza, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Recognize, will join CEM for a fireside chat on the role India might play in the growing field of artificial intelligence.
