Leveraging emerging markets for global good.

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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.

Latest News

Student stories: discovering market potential for solar homes in Mexico

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.

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Electronics, apparel, toys: Here are some of the Chinese-made products that could see huge price swings with tariffs

A mounting trade war between the U.S. and China could soon be hitting Americans' wallets when it comes to several products.

Students compete in inaugural CEM Research Expo

On Monday, March 31, the Center for Emerging Markets (CEM) welcomed over 25 students from across Northeastern University to its inaugural Student Research Expo on Emerging Markets, where six student and team finalists presented their research on a diverse range of economic, financial, technological, and social issues in emerging markets across the globe.

Students, faculty and alumni celebrate three years of the Srinivasan Family Awards for Projects in Emerging Markets

On Monday, March 10, the Center for Emerging Markets (CEM) at Northeastern University celebrated the culmination of three years of its Srinivasan Family Awards student grant program with a reception attended by over two dozen past student and alumni awardees as well as several faculty mentors.

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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.

Events

Upcoming Events

Oct 2

Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Lecture: Can India Compete in AI and Related Technologies?

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.

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