We are delighted to share with you the inaugural edition of the Journal of Emerging Knowledge on Emerging Markets (JEKEM) (www.icainstitute.org/ojs). JEKEM is global by design and provides an excellent opportunity for specialists within the academic and business communities to share cutting-edge research and thought in diverse areas of emerging markets. Within its electronic covers, this issue of JEKEM offers an eclectic mix of 12 articles, by contributors from around the world, whose expertise ranges from area studies to economic development, from education to contemporary issues.

We hope that you enjoy perusing our inaugural issue and also invite you to review JEKEM’s mission statement and related information to gain a more specific perspective as to its raison d’être. We anticipate with pleasure receiving feedback regarding our inaugural issue and appreciate having you among our active readership. Should you wish to submit a manuscript for consideration, please forward it to  www.icainstitute.org/ojs .