Emerging Markets Institute
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.

The challenges and opportunities in innovation for the new Brazilian government
Issue NO. 26 By Heloisa Menezes*Three months out from the Brazilian presidential inauguration, the explicit priorities, made evident by the proposals sent to the Congress in the first forty […]

Cornell law student and EMI’s Casanova discuss Operation Car Wash
Operation Car Wash, Brazil’s ongoing investigation of systemic corruption, exposed money-laundering schemes at Petrobras and other state-owned organizations.

Is sustainability a major concern for U.S. companies, or is China moving to the fore?
As China and other emerging countries increase efforts in corporate sustainability initiatives, the U.S. may be falling behind, says EMI contributor.

Chinese companies recognize value in Israeli startups
After the iTrek trip to Israel, Siqi Shi, Johnson Cornell Tech MBA ’19, summarizes his insights on the emerging market between China and Israeli startups.

China tweaks tech supremacy plan
Lourdes Casanova, Johnson professor and director of the Emerging Markets Institute, comments on China’s potentially ambitious plan to achieve high-tech dominance.

A journey: Private investment in infrastructure in emerging markets
EMI contributor HyungJoon (Simon) Kim, MPS-RE ’17, discusses value creation, impacts, and rewards of infrastructure investments in emerging markets.

Colombia’s next decade: Challenges and opportunities
In the wake of political, social, and economic transformation, Colombia has positioned itself for sustained growth, but not without challenges.

2018 Emerging Market Multinationals Report: Emerging Markets Reshaping Globalization
Emerging Markets Institute contributor Eudes Lopes summarizes the 2018 report, which reflects on the growing governance role of the E20.

Growing consumer power in China: A glimpse of the global future?
Foreign brands have to look beyond China’s regulatory forces and be cognizant of Chinese consumers’ power in order to remain globally competitive.