William Davidson Institute At The University of Michigan

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Located at the University of Michigan, we are an independent, non-profit research and educational organization guided by our founding principle that thriving businesses drive economic development and improve social welfare in low- and middle-income countries.

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With deep expertise across multiple industry sectors and disciplines, we partner with profit-seeking firms and nonprofits to develop and apply proven business practices.

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Harnessing the latest innovations in education, we provide world-class management training opportunities for the global leaders of today and tomorrow.

Confronting Climate Change on the Slopes: Vail Resorts' Bold Strategy

Vail Resorts, one of the world’s largest snow sports resort management companies, faces serious climate change challenges. The organization tried to deal with rising temperatures and less snowfall by growing its resort network and diversifying its product portfolio to extend its season. Available only on WDI Publishing, this case study puts readers in the ski boots of the lead sustainability officer.

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With deep expertise across multiple industry sectors and disciplines, we partner with profit-seeking firms and nonprofits to develop and apply proven business practices.

Training

Harnessing the latest innovations in education, we provide world-class management training opportunities for the global leaders of today and tomorrow.

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WDI, State of Chihuahua Charge Ahead for E-Mobility Ecosystem
WDI, State of Chihuahua Charge Ahead for E-Mobility Ecosystem
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
In 2022, WDI delivered a strategic “Roadmap to E-Mobility for the State of Chihuahua” that highlights key opportunities across the EV value chain and the key elements of the emerging global e-mobility ecosystem. Now WDI will help in bringing the roadmap to life in the heavily industrialized state of Mexico.
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Energy Case Writing Competition Winners Power Up Solutions
Energy Case Writing Competition Winners Power Up Solutions
Thursday, October 12, 2023
WDI Publishing is announcing the winners in its first-ever Energy Innovation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Global Case Writing Competition. Administered by WDI Publishing, the contest sought out new voices and expertise in the form of business case studies focused on energy solutions in emerging markets.
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Q&A: How a Workshop Lifts NGOs in Ukraine
Q&A: How a Workshop Lifts NGOs in Ukraine
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Since 2015, the William Davidson Institute and its partners have provided NGO Leadership Workshops to nonprofit leaders from across Central and Southeastern Europe. In September, the eleventh such workshop was held in Lubin, Poland. September’s workshop was focused solely on Ukrainian organizations and attracted 24 humanitarian and nonprofit leaders.

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Zero-Emission Vehicles Partnership Connects Academic Institutions
Zero-Emission Vehicles Partnership Connects Academic Institutions
Thursday, September 21, 2023
With support from the U.S. Mission Mexico Public Diplomacy Section, WDI will implement an academic partnership focused on vehicle electrification training, research and innovation to support higher education institutions in Chihuahua, Mexico. Through the partnership, a select group of faculty in engineering disciplines from the state of Chihuahua will acquire or deepen technical skills related to vehicle electrification technology.
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Confronting Climate Change on the Slopes: Vail Resorts' Bold Strategy

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Consulting

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WDI, State of Chihuahua Charge Ahead for E-Mobility Ecosystem

Energy Case Writing Competition Winners Power Up Solutions

Q&A: How a Workshop Lifts NGOs in Ukraine

Zero-Emission Vehicles Partnership Connects Academic Institutions

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