Journal of Comparative International Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 25(1), P. 1 - 8
Published: July 4, 2022
Over the last few decades, global economy has witnessed an unprecedented interest in Emerging Markets. They have become critical players and contribute a significant proportion of GDP many countries. Indeed, most fast-growing economies today are Markets, this trend will more pronounced next decades. Some regions that were underrepresented economic forums because their negligible influence now emerging as promising destinations for foreign direct investments (FDI) international trade. This is case African region where some fastest growing Economies located. The continent projected to major hub by 2050, with than 25% world’s population consumers, largest percentage youth labor world, reserves mining rare minerals, underutilized water arable land, Regional Economic Integration Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) was efective 2019. With these considerations, it unsurprising notice among researchers academic journals especially those region. Journal Comparative International Management (JCIM). Although journal focused on Markets 25 years, reaffirmed its one new strategic goals reinforcing positioning regard leadership. I would like mention second goal raise standard. fortunate high-profile editorial team distinct honor coordinate. Editorial Board comprised 105 scholars from countries located five continents. Many them leading scholars, including former president Academy Business (AIB), fellows AIB, chairs AIB regional chapters, editors associate journals. extend my heartfelt gratitude support. Not hesitated join when contacted them, which immensely encouraging. Due space limitations, cannot name all here article, but thank following colleagues exceptional support since beginning journey, importantly, contributions inaugural issue: Robert Grosse, fellow AIB; Elizabeth Rose, ANZIBA (Australia New Zealand Association) Gary Knight Rebecca Piekkari, both Helena Barnard, vice-president Tanvi Kothari, co-chair AIB-US West board member Women (WAIB). Also, special thanks Nandini Lahiri American University, Katherina Pattit St. Thomas Malou Roldan San Jose Richard Fletcher University Western Sydney, Claudine Gaibrois Gallen, Marijana Johansson Glasgow contribution issue. congratulations sincere Prof. Basu Sharma, who founded JCIM years ago served Editor-in-Chief until passing role me recently. Serving time energy consuming responsibility. Without tenacity not well‑established ABDC ranked today. issue contains six papers focus subjects related These vary theory competition firms women entrepreneurship Countries, institutional environment trust Corporate Social Responsibility, marketing communication strategies finally, impact researchers’ paradigms language-sensitive research IB research. In present identifying discussing questions they inspire enrich conversation scholars.
Language: Английский