Center for Emerging Markets
Building bridges, encouraging dialogue
Founded in 2010 as the Emerging Markets Institute, the Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets at the SC Johnson College of Business provides thought leadership on the role of emerging markets in the global economy. The center brings together leading academics and practitioners to advance research and prepare the next generation of global business leaders.
Center for Emerging Markets milestones
Center for Emerging Markets renamed
We are proud to announce that the Emerging Markets Institute (EMI) has been renamed the Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets in honor of Gail and Rob Cañizares, BS ’71, MBA ’74, and the Cañizares family.
The Digital Currency Revolution: Central Bank Digital Currencies, Crypto, and the Future of Global Finance
This new book by Mark Mobius, Lourdes Casanova, Sharwari Pandit, and John Ninia explores how emerging markets are leading the global shift toward digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
Emerging Markets Distinguished Fellows Program
Lord Jim O’Neill and Iván Duque are the Distinguished Fellows for 2026.
Honoring the memory of Dr. Mark Mobius
Dr. Mark Mobius was the Honorary Distinguished Fellow for 2026.
Apply to be an Emerging Markets Fellow
Numerous opportunities are available to our fellows.
Special coursework
The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets Annual Conference
Research & capstone projects
Coffee chats and networking with international scholars
Read about all the opportunities available and requirements of becoming an Emerging Markets Fellow.
Cañizares Alumni Award submissions open
The award recognizes outstanding Johnson alumni with international careers in emerging markets. The goal of the award is to engage alumni with the CCEM to benefit its mission & students and raise awareness of the long history of the Johnson Graduate School of Management’s contribution to global businesses.
Apply for the Cañizares Alumni Award or nominate a Johnson alum. Review the requirements and guidelines, along with instructions, on our alumni page.
Year in review
The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets had much to celebrate at the end of 2025.
117
2025 Fellows
500+
2025 annual conference attendees
1,300+
2025 case competition participants
19,000
Report visits
30,000
Social media followers
51,000
Blog visits
Featured stories
Disclaimer: All views expressed in the articles published on the Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets webpages are those of the author(s) and should not be taken as reflecting the views of the center, the SC Johnson College, nor Cornell University.
Rethinking venture capital and innovation in emerging markets
A summer in Mexico City revealed why emerging markets follow a different playbook.
Power forward: Rethinking clean energy for emerging markets
Clean‑energy hardware is ready to scale, but the real test is creating models that work in emerging markets.
AI’s next leap: Expanding health care access in emerging markets
Four leaders discuss how AI is transforming health care access and innovation across emerging markets.
Education
eCornell Emerging Markets Certificate Program
Emerging markets are key players in the global economy but often lack funding to become developed markets. This program explores investment opportunities and challenges in these markets. You’ll learn strategies for competitive advantage and a framework to evaluate risks in six dimensions, gaining insights into investing in emerging markets.
Recent courses featuring emerging markets
- NBA 6370 – Current Global Issues for Business: China, India, Latin America, Europe and beyond
- NBAE 6440 – Disruptive Innovative Companies from China and Other Emerging Markets
- NBAY 5550 – Entrepreneurship and Alternative Finance in Emerging Economies
- NBA 5920 – Experience in International Management
- NBA 5260 – Leaders in Emerging Markets
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