Institute for African Development
From BRIC to BRICS+: 25 Years That Reshaped the Global Economy. EMC² Distinguished Fellows Series.
April 30, 2026
5:00 pm
Statler Hotel Kerkorian Kemper Amphitheater
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EMC² Distinguished Fellow Series
From BRIC to BRICS+: 25 Years That Reshaped the Global Economy. Fireside Chat Dean Andrew Karolyi and Lord Jim O'Neill
Andrew KarolyiCharles Field Knight Dean, Cornell SC Johnson College of BusinessJim O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Gatley2026 EMC² Distinguished FellowFormer Chairman, Goldman Sachs Asset ManagementFormer Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, United KingdomKnown for coining the term BRICChair of BRICS+ ThinkingOpening by Lourdes Casanova, Gail and Roberto Cañizares Director, Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets
Lord O’Neill of Gatley
Lord O’Neill is a cross bench peer in the House of Lords. He is Chair of Northern Gritstone, and is also Chair and Co-Founder of a new Policy Platform, BRICS+ Thinking. He is Co-President and formerly Chair of, Northern Powerhouse Partnership. He is a member of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Economic Advisory Council and is Chair of the NeoTest AMC working group launched by CGD. His previous roles include, joint head of research at Goldman Sachs (1995–2000), its chief economist (2001–10) and chairman of its asset management division (2010–13); creator of the acronym BRIC; chair of the City Growth Commission (2014); chair of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance [AMR] (2014-16); commercial secretary to the Treasury (2015-16); chair of Chatham House (2018-2021). He is a board member, and one of the founding trustees of educational charity SHINE.
Lord O’Neill is a Distinguished Fellow at both The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the 2027 Cornell Canizares Center for Emerging Markets (EMC2). He is an honorary professor of economics, University of Manchester, and holds honorary degrees from the University of Sheffield, University of Manchester, University of Hull, University of London, University of Surrey and from City University London. He received his PhD from the University of Surrey and is now a Visiting Professor there.
A reception will be held after the fireside chat.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Geophysicist Eric Ndoh
Earthquake Science Unites Threatened Scholar with Cornell Researchers
Cameroonian Ndikum “Eric” Ndoh is one of four virtual IIE-SRF fellows currently supported by Global Cornell.
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The Iran War Is Changing How Millions of People Cook — and What They Eat
Chris Barrett, IAD/SEAP
Chris Barrett, a Cornell University agricultural and development economist, warns that the ongoing conflict could exacerbate food insecurity in Africa and globally, and discusses its implications for the clean energy transition.
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Iran War's Energy, Fertilizer Shocks Threaten Food Prices
Christopher Barrett, IAD/SEAP
Christopher Barrett, a Cornell University agricultural economist, offers analysis on how the Iran war's energy and fertilizer disruptions will raise food prices and threaten global food security.
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Einaudi Spring Showcase
April 20, 2026
4:30 pm
Statler Hotel, Room E/F
Come and explore international research from students at the Einaudi Center for International Studies. Our undergraduate Global Scholars will present posters on their international aid projects.
Global Scholars Showcase
Global Scholars will present a showcase of their capstone projects providing public commentary and perspectives on international aid.
Undergraduate global scholars consider the multiple perspectives that shape the global landscape of international aid and the communities impacted. They have partnered with Einaudi Center practitioner in residence Paul Kaiser and faculty mentor Ed Mabaya—expert researchers and practitioners on international development—to design their projects. Applications for the next cohort will open in fall 2026.
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The Einaudi Spring Showcase is hosted by the Einaudi Center for International Studies.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program
Southwest Asia and North Africa Program
Iran War: Wheat Prices Jump as US Weather Raises Inflation Fears
Chris Barrett, IAD/SEAP
“It’s unclear whether the added costs of fuel and fertilizer will outpace the higher prices crops fetch,” said Chris Barrett, professor of public policy and economics.
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Global Food Price Shock Looms. Who Will Be Hit?
Chris Barrett, IAD/SEAP
Chris Barrett, a Cornell University agricultural economist, comments on the potential impact of Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions on global food prices.
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IAD Graduate Student Lightning Talks
The IAD Graduate Student Lightning Talks (GSLT) are designed to showcase the diverse research, field experiences, and scholarship of Cornell graduate students with a research focus on African development. In the fast-paced format, each participant delivers a 15-minute presentation (including a brief Q&A session) highlighting their current projects, research findings, or fieldwork experiences. The event creates an opportunity for students to share their work with the broader community while fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on issues related to African development and global engagement.
The forum provides an environment for students to present their ideas, receive feedback, and engage with faculty, peers, and practitioners interested in African development. Students at any stage of their research are encouraged to share their work and contribute to this collaborative academic exchange.
For more information about the IAD Graduate Student Lightning Talks or participation details, please contact IAD@cornell.edu.
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IAD Community Grant Supports Research on Community Fisheries
Cornell PhD candidate Aalayna R. Green's community project on “Care, Instead of Violence: Building Capacity and Countering Violence with Communal Fisheries in the Zambezi,” explores how community-managed fisheries could help strengthen local livelihoods along Namibia's Chobe River, where fishing plays a central role in daily life.
The project was funded by an Africa Community Grant from the Einaudi Center's Institute for African Development (IAD).
For many households in the region, fishing provides both income and an important source of food. At the same time, the river is also an international boundary between Namibia and Botswana. In some areas, fishermen from local Namibian communities have encountered difficulties while fishing near the border, including interactions with the Botswana Defense Force (BDF), which patrols parts of the river. These encounters have occasionally led to tensions that affect fishing activities and the security of local livelihoods.
Green’s research examines whether communal fisheries could offer a more stable framework for managing fishing access while supporting both community needs and sustainable resource use. The project places particular emphasis on approaches grounded in local knowledge and community participation.
One part of the work involves mapping fishing activity along the Chobe River. This mapping will help identify areas where fishing commonly takes place and locations that might support community-managed fishing points. It will also help clarify how communities currently use and depend on the river.
The project will also organize workshops and discussions with community members, village leadership, and regional stakeholders from both Namibia and Botswana. These gatherings are intended to share knowledge about fisheries management while opening space for dialogue about community experiences and potential cooperative solutions.
By focusing on community engagement and local capacity-building, the project aims to support fishing communities in the region while encouraging more collaborative approaches to managing shared natural resources.
Green is a PhD candidate at Cornell University in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) and Department of Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies (College of Arts & Sciences). Her research examines the connections between conservation, livelihoods, and social justice.
IAD Community Grants support Cornell students conducting research and community-engaged work across Africa. Projects like Green's highlight how locally grounded approaches can contribute to both sustainable resource management and community well-being.
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International Fair
August 26, 2026
11:00 am
Uris Hall, Terrace
International Fair showcases Cornell's global opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Explore the fair and find out about study abroad, international studies programs, funding opportunities like Global Internships, Laidlaw Scholars Program, graduate student fellowship and research awards, international minors, language study, and more.
The International Fair is sponsored by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and Office of Global Learning (both part of Global Cornell) in partnership with the Language Resource Center.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program
Southwest Asia and North Africa Program