Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
Big Tech reliance can trap emerging economies
Nations can move from reliance on tech giants to digital sovereignty by fostering local innovation and unity.
Factories, finance and human capital: Lessons from Southeast Asia
A Cornell MBA student travels through Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines to explore sustainability in emerging markets
The rise and fall of Bolivia’s state-led growth model
Once a “socialist miracle,” Bolivia now faces historic inflation and gas shortages, exposing the risks of state-led growth.
Why fintechs are winning in Nigeria while telcos dominate elsewhere
African telecom companies have built thriving fintechs in East Africa. But they are struggling to grow in more competitive markets like Nigeria
How the state-owned electrical utility in Mexico won over global capital markets
Fibra E established a benchmark for how state-owned enterprises (SOEs) can mobilize global capital toward national development objectives.
Emerging Markets Institute renamed in honor of Gail and Rob Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74
The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets educates MBAs, engages leaders, funds research, and recognizes alumni excellence.
EMI’s 15th anniversary conference: Redefining the playbook for emerging markets
Conference in New York City will unite global leaders to redefine emerging markets’ role amid shifting trade, capital, and technology trends
Emerging markets: The growth engine of decentralized finance
As traditional finance struggles with access and trust, DeFi is emerging as an alternative through staking, lending, and tokenized assets
Conference prompts reflection on ‘Growth Markets’
In a time of economic, political, and environmental change, how can people proactively contribute to economic prosperity in their communities?