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