Global Development & International Business
Sharing news and stories about our expertise in globalization and international business.
To Sustainably Grow and Delight Consumers Globally: My Summer at Kraft Heinz
Ian Cairns, MBA ’24, leveraged the skills, tools, and knowledge he acquired at the Johnson School during his internship at Kraft Heinz.
From Higher Ed to Global Cosmetics: A Q&A with Christian Balmaseda-Lucca, MBA ’22
Career Corner: Balmaseda-Lucca credits his career coaches, coursework, and Cornell’s alumni network for helping him to make a successful career pivot.
A Glimpse into Urbanization in the Slums
The resilience of the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, amid urbanization and plastic bans, reflects a changing landscape.
Assessing Risks and Realignments in Emerging Markets
The 2023 Emerging Markets Institute conference was held on the Cornell Tech campus in NYC, Nov. 3, hosting nearly 500 attendees in person and online.
Celebrating Heather Henyon’s Mission to Invest in Woman Entrepreneurs
Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, was honored with the 2023 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni in International Business and Emerging Markets.
Nationalism and Independence: Could the Basque Survive Economically Without Madrid?
The Basque Country of northern Spain has a long history of separatist sentiment. But could it survive independence from Spain economically?
Cornell Collaboration with VinUniversity Expands Land Grant Mission to Southeast Asia
To celebrate the Cornell-VinUniversity Project’s accomplishments, Cornell leaders and faculty are visiting VinUniversity’s Hanoi campus in early 2023.
Investing in Impact: Paul Kavuma is a champion of Africa’s economic resilience
Paul Kavuma, MBA ’93, inaugural recipient of the Emerging Markets Institute Cañizares Alumni Award, discusses opportunities in post-COVID Africa.
The Potential for Rural Development in Turkey
Ezgi Yilmaz ’24 discusses rural Turkey’s huge economic potential and the case for support by international development organizations.