Housed in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Emerging Markets Program (EMP) brings together students and educators across the Cornell community to engage in scholarship and outreach on topics relevant to economic development in emerging economies. Founded in 2001 by Dyson School Professor Ralph D. Christy, the mission of the EMP is to be a leading international program in emerging markets research and education by bringing together practitioners and academics. Its focal activities are teaching, outreach, and research.

Teaching

The Emerging Markets Program (EMP) hosts three courses at Cornell University, as well as several public lectures, that help to connect students and the general public with prominent issues and ideas in the international development sector.

Research

EMP supports the development of emerging economies by simultaneously strengthening private strategies and public policies. The Program, in collaboration with students, faculty, and industry experts, has released several publications which include teaching case studies, policy briefs, technical reports, white and gray literature.

Outreach

The Emerging Markets Program engages in several initiatives to help strengthen capacity, foster strong networks of knowledge, and support international development. Among these are: Making Markets Matter Agribusiness Training Program, the Agricultural Professional Fellowship Program, the Asian Executive Agribusiness Management Program, and the Training for Women in Agribusiness.

Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Teams

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. SMART projects bring undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from various departments to solve a real-life challenge faced by SMEs, NGOs, public institutions, and underserved community organizations in emerging markets around the world.

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. The award is conferred each year to a person who has distinguished himself or herself with “Outstanding Service, Leadership and Contribution to Economic Progress” in emerging markets. The award is conferred at an annual symposium hosted by the EMP at Cornell University.