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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.

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Our Work

For Academics

Seminars, workshops, and conferences for researchers from around the world. Additional opportunities for Northeastern faculty to engage with CEM.

For Students

Academic programs, learning opportunities, and grants for projects and research in emerging markets, open to undergraduate and graduate students at Northeastern.

For Practitioners

Cutting-edge insights and recommendations on emerging market topics for managers, policymakers, and other members of the business community.

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Student stories: expanding access to computational neuroscience in Malawi

Victoria McCray, a Fall 2023 recipient of the Srinivasan Family Awards for Projects in Emerging Markets, organized an Open Science Neuro Hackathon at Lilongwe University in Malawi to make computational neuroscience more accessible to underrepresented researchers. With support from the Srinivasan Family Award, she created an inclusive learning environment where participants gained hands-on experience in neuroimaging, machine learning, and open-source research tools.
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Insights @ CEM

Insights @ CEM – Fall 2024

The December 2024 issue of Insights @ Center for Emerging Markets brings together researchers from Northeastern University and the broader global academic community to delve into transformative strategies and practices shaping global business in emerging markets. From the rise of emerging-market firms as leaders in global value chains to innovative governance structures that address sustainability and human rights challenges, the topics offer fresh perspectives and actionable insights for navigating complex market dynamics.
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Events

Upcoming Events

Mar 24

Prithwiraj (Raj) Choudhury, Lumry Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, will share his research on the changing geography of work, especially as it relates to emerging markets. Pulling from his ongoing projects in Turkey, Bangladesh, and India, Raj will examine the productivity effects of remote work and how AI plays a role in its future.
Mar 31

CEM invites undergraduate students to submit posters on research that explores key issues shaping emerging markets and compete at our inaugural student research expo. Additionally, we welcome faculty, students, and industry professionals to attend and engage with student research on these topics and join us for a panel discussion on AI and Emerging Markets during the second half of the expo.
Apr 2

The Center for Emerging Markets will welcome Gianluca Pettiti, Executive Vice President and President, Life Sciences, Diagnostics and Applied for ThermoFisher Scientific, for a fireside chat to discuss innovation in today's geopolitical climate.  This event is a Distinguished Seminar part of the Nardone Family Seminar Series.