Global Development & International Business
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Latin America: From Resource Curse to a Green Power
Latin America is emerging as an unexpected leader in environmental progress within the emerging economies.
Eduardo Padilla Silva: Leading with Heart, Vision, and Resilience at FEMSA
Cornell’s Emerging Markets Institute honored Eduardo Padilla Silva, MBA ’81, former CEO of FEMSA, with the 2024 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni.
Transforming Education for a New Era: The Journey of Lrn
Cornell Metro NY EMBA students aim to revolutionize education with their AI-powered app, Lrn, that personalizes learning to address educational gaps.
Report: Climate change compounds agriculture’s environmental impact
Environmental harms from agriculture are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a comprehensive report published in Science.
The Intersection of AI and Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges
AI and machine learning have transformed industries worldwide. Their adoption could significantly influence the futures of emerging markets.
Practically Improving the World Through Public Policy and Entrepreneurship
PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Grady Raines reveals hidden hurdles and the role of family in promoting female entrepreneurship.
Protecting Livestock and Livelihoods
Cornell dissertations launch a long-term data and economics project to predict and prevent livestock loss and reduce poverty among African herders.
Dirty Cooking Fuels Pose Major Threat to Infants in India
Dyson School professors Basu and Chau quantify the impact of cooking fuel choice on indoor air pollution and early childhood mortality in India.
What Investors Should Learn from the Fall of Edtech Unicorn Byju’s
As global investors look at edtech in emerging markets, the promise of doing good while making money is jeopardized by a cautionary tale about Byju’s.