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What We Do

The Center for Emerging Markets, founded in 2007, is a leading research hub on how private and public organizations can leverage emerging markets for the global good. It strives to integrate emerging markets into the education, research, and work experience of students. The Center for Emerging Markets regularly disseminates best practices to managers, policymakers, academics, and students.

Who We Are

The Center for Emerging Markets has over 70 faculty fellows from across Northeastern University, many of whom are thought leaders in their fields. It is guided by a distinguished external advisory board and maintains close ties with practitioners.

Ravi Ramamurti, University Distinguished Professor and founding director of the Center for Emerging Markets

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

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

Latest News

Center for Emerging Markets Faculty Fellows, Ravi Sarathy, spoke with Ted Kinni, senior contributing editor of MIT Sloan Management Review, about the state of blockchain, the applications that are most relevant now for large companies, and how their leaders can harness the technology before established and new competitors use it against them.

Srinivasan Family Awards for Student Projects in Emerging Markets

Made possible by a gift from the Srinivasan Family, the Center for Emerging Markets invited grant proposals from students at Northeastern University to conduct research, organize a conference, explore a startup idea, participate in a service-learning project, or pursue an innovative project that addresses pressing problems in emerging markets.

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.

Jack F. Perkowski on U.S.-China Relationship Going Forward

Jack F. Perkowski on U.S.-China Relationship Going Forward Opens in Modal

Spencer Fung on the Future of Global Supply Chain

Spencer Fung on the Future of Global Supply Chain Opens in Modal

Launch of the Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative

Launch of the Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative Opens in Modal

India Lecture Series: Indra Nooyi

India Lecture Series: Indra Nooyi Opens in Modal

Yasheng Huang on U.S. China Relations in a post COVID-19 World

Yasheng Huang on U.S. China Relations in a post COVID-19 World Opens in Modal

Raghuram Rajan on India and the global economy

Raghuram Rajan on India and the global economy Opens in Modal

About the 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.