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Global Development & International Business

Sharing news and stories about our expertise in globalization and international business.

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Dyson School

New Initiative Tackles Pressing Global Development Issues

The Collaboration for International Development Economics Research (CIDER) is a new Cornell University initiative hosted by the SC Johnson College of Business.

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Johnson School

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.

upper body portrait of Christian Balmaseda-Lucca.
Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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?

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Johnson School

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.