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What we do

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.

Who we are

Syed Jafry at CEM 5th Annual Symposia

Advisory Board

We're guided by a distinguished advisory board consisting of senior executives who have years of experience in global business and emerging markets.
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Faculty Fellows

With over 70 renowned faculty fellows at the Center for Emerging Markets, we're providing a solid foundation for cutting-edge, actionable research.
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Visiting Scholars

Visiting scholars add to the intellectual vitality at D'Amore-McKim and add significantly to our faculty's research productivity.

Latest release – Insights @ Center for Emerging Markets

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. Read our third issue, released June 2023, here!
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Latest News

Featured videos

From our India Lecture Series to symposia and research conferences, we provide numerous opportunities for distinguished speakers to share their latest insights on emerging markets. Find more videos like these in our YouTube playlist.

George Yip on how Chinese companies are reinventing management control

George Yip on how Chinese companies are reinventing management control Opens in Modal

Vimal Kapur on Honeywell's global strategy and high growth emerging markets

Vimal Kapur on Honeywell's global strategy and high growth emerging markets Opens in Modal

Andre du Plessis on building South Africa's largest digital bank

Andre du Plessis on building South Africa's largest digital bank Opens in Modal

Hon. Ambassador Taranjit S. Sandhu inaugurating the 2022 India-U.S. Partnership for Innovation Summit

Hon. Ambassador Taranjit S. Sandhu inaugurating the 2022 India-U.S. Partnership for Innovation Summit Opens in Modal

Phalgun Kompalli on innovation in digital education

Phalgun Kompalli on innovation in digital education Opens in Modal

Jack F. Perkowski on U.S.-China relationship going forward

Jack F. Perkowski on U.S.-China relationship going forward Opens in Modal

About our Director

Ravi Ramamurti

Ravi Ramamurti, University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Emerging Markets, has published eight books on strategy and innovation in emerging markets and a number of award-winning articles on these topics. He was elected a fellow of the Academy of International Business (AIB) in 2008 and currently serves as Deputy Dean of the AIB Fellows.