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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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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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SkySpecs: A New Horizon for Wind Energy

In celebration of Earth Day, check out WDI Publishing’s recent case study: "SkySpecs: A New Horizon for Wind Energy." Explore the challenges and triumphs of the wind energy industry, and witness how SkySpecs seeks to change the landscape by deploying drones to inspect wind farms. Students are asked to address the question: Should SkySpecs deepen its commitment to wind energy or expand its reach to new industries?
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About Us

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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Consulting

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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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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Graphic concept for speaker Valerie Labi, fo-founder of e-bike startup wahu!

Ghana E-Bike CEO is the Next WDI Speaker

Please join us at 4 pm on April 3 for "How an E-Bike Startup is Looking to Change the Way Africa Moves," with Valerie Labi, co-founder and CEO of wahu! at Blau Colloquium, 5th floor of the Blau Building. Labi will discuss how the business is unlocking new possibilities in low-emission mobility solutions, particularly in urban markets. By locally designing and manufacturing connected EVs for Africa and the wider world, wahu!’s value proposition includes ease of transport, a path to vehicle ownership and a gateway to sustainable employment through mobility services. Attendees are encouraged to register and submit questions in advance. Light refreshments will be served.
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About Us

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.

Learn More

Consulting

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

Learn More

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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News & Views

  • Connection, Identity and Race: From MBA to Author

    Connection, Identity and Race: From MBA to Author

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    While pursuing her MBA at the University of Michigan in 2004, Patrice Gopo earned what turned out to be a life-changing grant from the William Davidson Institute. The WDI experience was critical in forging a new career, a family and a renewed sense of global connection.
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  • Preparing the Global EV Talent Pipeline

    Preparing the Global EV Talent Pipeline

    Thursday, March 21, 2024

    As the world increasingly turns to electric mobility (e-mobility) for transportation – educational and training organizations have a crucial role to play. This challenge has been the recent focus of the William Davidson Institute’s Energy team in its partnership with the State of Chihuahua in Mexico, a region with an economy heavily linked to the automotive industry. The WDI Energy team presented a new report to partners in Ciudad Juárez in developing its own EV training programs.
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  • Dynamic Business Models focus of Clean Cooking Webinar

    Dynamic Business Models focus of Clean Cooking Webinar

    Monday, March 18, 2024

    The discussion, "Front Burner: How Business Model Innovation is Driving the Clean Cooking Industry," will be hosted by the William Davidson Institute at University of Michigan (WDI), will feature panelists four trailblazing clean cooking companies with operations in multiple countries as well as a global trade group advancing the industry.
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  • Ghana E-Bike CEO is the Next WDI Speaker

    Ghana E-Bike CEO is the Next WDI Speaker

    Wednesday, March 13, 2024

    In the April 3 talk, “How an E-Bike Startup is Looking to Change the Way Africa Moves,” Valerie Labi, co-founder and CEO of wahu! will discuss how the business is unlocking new possibilities in low-emission mobility solutions, particularly in urban markets. By locally designing and manufacturing connected EVs for Africa and the wider world, wahu!’s value proposition includes ease of transport, a path to vehicle ownership and a gateway to sustainable employment through mobility services.
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