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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, create a startup, participate in a service-learning project, or pursue an innovative project that addresses pressing problems in emerging markets.
Center for Emerging Markets Faculty Elected Fellows of the Academy of Management
Center for Emerging Markets Faculty Fellows, Ruth Aguilera and Cynthia Lee, have just been elected Fellows of the Academy of Management (AOM). AOM Fellows have made significant contributions to the science and practice of management, and represent a very small fraction of its 18,000 members. Lee and Aguilera are the only AOM Fellows in DMSB. Aguilera was previously elected a Fellow of the Academy of International Business and the Strategic Management Society. Lee was also just named a D'Amore-McKim Distinguished Professor.
The Center for Emerging Markets sponsors inaugural Africa Business Conference
Northeastern's Africa Global Initiative and the Center for Emerging Markets hosted their Inaugural Africa Business Conference. The conference featured policymakers, CEOs, and experts on the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Africa. Participants interacted with Florie Liser, President & CEO, Corporate Council on Africa, Dilip Pal, Chief Finance Officer, Safaricom PLC and Amb. Rama Yade, Senior Director, Africa Center, Atlantic Council.
International Business Scholar appointed to prestigious professorship
Michael Enright, a leading expert on global competitiveness and corporate strategy, and a Center for Emerging Markets Faculty Fellow, was named the first Pierre Choueiri Family Professor in Global Business at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.
Center for Emerging Markets announces launch of the Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative
The launch of the Center for Emerging Markets Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative will create a groundbreaking package of programs that will expand and deepen the school's engagement with economic and business issues in India.
Nardone offers years of support to Center for Emerging Markets
A gift from David Nardone, DMSB'79/MBA'82, will keep the Nardone Family Seminar Series running in perpetuity.
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 has over 60 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. 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, policy makers, academics, and students.
Research
Our faculty consistently produce high-quality research and spearhead essential events that bring together experts in emerging markets.
Faculty Fellows
With over 60 renowned faculty fellows at the Center for Emerging Markets, we're providing a solid foundation for cutting-edge, actionable research.
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.
Student Learning
From International Field Studies and Global Consulting Projects to the Emerging Markets Minor, we provide opportunities for students to extend their learning well beyond the classroom.
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
Spencer Fung on the Future of Global Supply Chain
Launch of the Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative
Yasheng Huang on U.S. China Relations in a post COVID-19 World
Raghuram Rajan on India and the global economy
About the Director
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 this 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.