The activities of the Competence Center comprise the following areas:

The Knowledge Hub for Emerging Markets and CEE

• Pooling WU's expertise in emerging economies and the CEE region

• Compiling of expert knowledge, regional expertise and cutting-edge research 

• Seeking synergies within WU

• Cooperating with associated members in various areas

• Exchanging and cooperating with stakeholders in Austria, the CEE region, emerging economies globally

Networking and Dissemination

• Strengthening WU's national and international visibility in domain-specific networks

• Expanding and deepening cooperation with other universities

• Monitoring and disseminating research

• Organizing and supporting dissemination events

Research and Teaching Engagement

• Supporting associated members’ research

• Serving as a Second Hub for PhD students from emerging economies

• Identifying research-funding opportunities

• Implementing teaching programs with domain focus

• Monitoring WU’s teaching focused on emerging economies and CEE

Our regional focus lies in emerging markets and the CEE region specifically. Currently our activities are most focused in the following regions:

Central and Eastern Europe

• Master Class CEE 

• DRIVE EAST CONGRESS (formerly Grow East Congress)

South-East Asia

• ASEA-UNINET representation and dissemination 

• Second Hub for PhD Students (open to all young scholars originating from emerging economies or focusing their research on emerging markets; currently consisting of members from South-East Asia)

Africa

• Master Class Africa (currently in development)

• Africa-UniNet representation and dissemination

• Identifying external stakeholders and relevant partners in the region

• Supporting the International Office and the Dean for International Affairs in developing new partner universities in the African region