WDI Publishing has received a record number of submissions for the Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets 2026 Global Case Writing Competition, with authors from 24 countries entering original academic case studies
Event type: Conference Date/Location: June 9-10, 2026 – Chestnut Conference Centre, University of Toronto AHTSx Canada is a curated platform that convenes African and Canadian innovators, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem
WDI is partnering with Villgro Africa and Haskè Ventures to scale an R&D Voucher Model — an innovative mechanism that expands small- and medium-sized business access to Business-led research and
The collaboration establishes WDI as a summit and knowledge partner for the Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS), a premier Pan-African platform convening innovators, policymakers, investors, and business leaders to drive health
Seasoned finance leader with 20+ years of emerging market experience joins WDI to advance its high-impact financing strategy
The Health Finance Coalition (HFC), Villgro Africa, and the William Davidson Institute announced the creation of the Multiply Health Fund — a new blended finance vehicle created to unlock catalytic
A new WDI report examines why “value addition” — the push for resource-rich nations to move beyond exporting raw minerals — is more complex than policymakers acknowledge. Drawing on case
Breakthrough ideas are being born in labs every day but too many never make it past the campus gates. In Chihuahua, a growing coalition is rewriting that story.
With support from WDI, the International Investment Fund links academic rigor with real-world venture finance, supporting startups that strengthen economies
WDI Publishing, in partnership with the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Institute, invites faculty, students, and practitioners to submit original case studies capturing entrepreneurial ventures in emerging markets.
NextBillion is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, at a time of immense global change and uncertainty. But a few things haven’t changed: Business and entrepreneurship continue to be important
By Wendy Taylor, WDI President and CEO
