Wharton Istanbul Forum: Perspectives on Investing in Emerging Markets

A Special Section from this week's Knowledge @ Wharton newsletter: The Wharton Global Alumni Forum, held June 8-9, 2006, focused on the theme of building bridges between markets, cultures and continents. The event was held in Istanbul, a city that straddles both Europe and Asia, and is itself a bridge between ancient civilizations and today's modern secular world. Those who made presentations during the conference included "insiders" -- ranging from Turkey's prime minister to CEOs of Turkish companies -- as well as "outsiders," including members of private equity firms and executives of multinationals like Coca-Cola and Citigroup. All are looking to invest in Turkey and other emerging markets, not just in their economies but in their future as participants in an increasingly interconnected global community...Read coverage of the event, including different perspectives on investing in emerging markets, the challenges multinationals face when they move into developing economies, and the increasingly important role of logistics in connecting the global marketplace HERE.