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The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan
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Our Mission: To power entrepreneurs, enterprises & ecosystems in emerging markets with the business tools to succeed and scale impact.
Our latest e-newsletter is live! Inside:

🧭 Why WDI’s refreshed brand reflects the future
⚡ Partnering with ADB & U-M on e-mobility
🚀 New report on strengthening accelerators
🌍 NextBillion turns 20
💼 2026 Case Competition

https://bit.ly/3LTbBl1
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our latest newsletter is here! Highlights:

- New partnership with Adaptive Change Advisors
- Join us Oct 1 for journalist Bill Spindle
- Youth #leadership with LEAP Africa
- Smarter #data, stronger #ecosystems
- Rethinking fast fashion

🔗 https://bit.ly/4nwGOId
September 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From leadership milestones to climate tech maps, WDI’s Aug newsletter is packed with global insights.
🚀 Student entrepreneurs unite across continents
⚡ Bridging Africa’s data divide
💡 AI & sustainability at Microsoft
Read more → mailchi.mp/umich/back-t...
August 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The time for climate-related mitigation and adaptation is now, and climate tech is a critical tool to address these issues. Mapping the climate tech landscape is a first step—and WDI has recently completed a Climate Tech Ecosystem report on Chihuahua, Mexico. bit.ly/45uQqgp
August 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Our Energy & Mobility team is unveiling new research developed for the Asian Development Bank. "Accelerating Innovation in Transport – E-mobility in the Philippines" assesses the electric vehicle market, analyzes the current policy framework and key workforce needs. bit.ly/4liqRoj
July 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
📬 In WDI’s May newsletter:

🌍 Student consulting in 7 countries
⚡ Mapping Mexico’s climate tech
📊 Eval Week sessions on energy, equity & healthcare
📡 New case study for #WorldTelecommunicationDay
📉 What’s next for PAYGo solar?

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May 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Energy fuels economies—but not everyone has equal access. Emerging markets face higher energy costs, more pollution, and fewer clean energy solutions. Professors, spark meaningful discussions with WDI Publishing’s Note on Energy Justice. bit.ly/3EV2Vae

#WorldDayofSocialJustice #WDI_Publishing
February 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM