Emerging Markets Institute
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
Financial inclusion a key component in winning pitch at EMI’s 2021 Case Competition
Team FletcherConneX, winners of the 2021 Corning Cornell Emerging Markets Institute Case Competition, reflect on their experience.
ESG pressure takes center stage at the 2021 Emerging Markets Institute conference
Emerging markets are making progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts but also face hurdles, including metrics and governance.
2021 Emerging Markets Research Day
The 2021 Emerging Markets Research Day will be held on Monday, 22 November 2021 from 8:00AM to 4:30PM in 701 Clark Hall. The Cornell S.C. Johnson College of Business Emerging […]
Gift Provides $1.8 Million to Emerging Markets Institute
Roberto Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74, and his wife Gail Cañizares supplement their continued advocacy for the SC Johnson College’s Emerging Markets Institute.
ESG performance in emerging markets: China at a crossroads
EMI research intern Juan Pablo Borda Kuhlmann analyzes China’s ESG potential, diving deep into its environmental, social, and governance policies.
Geopolitical factors affecting China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America: Brazil and Mexico
Brazil and Mexico have different relationships with China with regards to its Belt and Road Initiative and other geopolitical factors.
The impact of ESG and corporate culture on company performance
EMI research assistant John Ninia discusses how ESG and corporate culture can have a positive impact on a company’s long-term performance.
Central bank digital currencies in emerging markets
Chris Goranov, Emerging Markets Institute summer 2021 research intern, discusses the impacts of Central Bank Digital Currencies on emerging nations.
Brazil’s healthcare system: A slow march towards progress
Nick Mitilenes MBA/MS ’21 analyzes Brazil’s possibility of overcoming the challenges presented by constitutionally mandated healthcare.