Support Corporate Governance Research

Research on corporate governance, until recently, has been generated against experiences and events in the developed markets by using data relevant to these markets. The outcome of research as such has not always been appropriate or relevant as the basis for analysis of reform considerations for developing countries.

To support the corporate governance policy agenda in emerging markets and transition economies, the Forum has supported and endorsed a network of leading academics under the auspices of its Emerging Markets Corporate Governance Research Network to:

• Inform the Forum on the most recent literature on corporate governance and development,
• Identify priorities for future research in the Forum's areas of activity,
• Generate and publish discussion papers and research working papers, and
• Promote a research strategy that supports academic research capacity in developing countries on corporate governance.

The Network has evolved over the years since its’ inception in 2002 to include researchers from emerging, developing and transition countries. Currently, the Network is coordinated by Melsa Ararat, Director of Corporate Governance Forum of Turkey and professor at Sabanci University with the support of Burcin Yurtoglu, professor at Vienna University under the Chairmanship of Professor Stijn Claessens from University of Amsterdam.


History of the Research Network on Corporate Governance
Value of the Research Network in Corporate Governance
Structure of the Research Network
Research Network Activities
Research Publications (divided by country)
Research Network Reports

Some useful links on Corporate Governance Research include:

• European Corporate Governance Institute
• ROSC - the World Bank