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Emerging Markets Program

  • EMP Workshop participants 

The mission of the Emerging Markets Program (EMP) is to be a leading international program in emerging markets research and education by bringing together practitioners and academics.

Founded in 2002 by Professor Ralph D. Christy, EMP brings together students and educators across the Cornell community to engage in teaching, research, and outreach on topics relevant to economic development in emerging economies. EMP is housed in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.

Learn more about our work:

RESEARCH


Research

The EMP supports the development of emerging economies by simultaneously strengthening private strategies and public policies.

SMART


SMART Program

The Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Team (SMART) program is a unique service learning initiative founded under EMP that promotes multidisciplinary research and learning for students across the university.

TRAINING


Outreach

To help strengthen capacity and foster strong networks of knowledge and support, by creating knowledge and tools, both for enterprises and entrepreneurs.

WHARTON AWARD


Wharton Award

The EMP hosts the annual Wharton Award to honor the outstanding work of Dr. Clifton R. Wharton, Jr, in the areas of philanthropy, higher education, business and public policy.

Latest from EMP:

Learn more about the Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Team

Dr. Ed Mabaya TEDx MidAtlantic under the theme ‘New Rules’. Highlighting the important role of improved seed to smallholder farmers.

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