ISB, EY launch emerging markets studies initiative

Aims to create insightful, connected and responsive thought leadership about economic issues

Indian School of Business (ISB) and global consultancy firm EY have set up ISB-Initiative for Emerging Markets Studies (IEMS), which will pursue research and thought leadership on issues facing businesses and policy makers in emerging markets.

EY-IEMS is a global network of academic institutions that are based in emerging markets. ISB joined the EY-IEMS network in 2014 and this joint initiative. The purpose of the network is to create insightful, connected and responsive thought leadership about economic issues in emerging markets.

"We are delighted with this partnership with ISB, which re-enforces EY's commitment to the emerging markets. These markets have a dynamic and unique business environment, where the forces of technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and financial inclusion are transforming existing business models. I believe that our collaboration will provide both governments and businesses with the insights that can help them shape their future agenda for growth in these markets," said Rajiv Memani, chairman EY India and Chairman of the Global Emerging Markets Committee.

ISB dean Rajendra Srivastava said the initiative was in alignment with ISB's belief in balance between the best of Asian insights with that of the West.