Naomi Kinyanjui is Program Manager, Energy & E-mobility at the William Davidson Institute, based in Nairobi, Kenya. She manages  clean energy and e-mobility projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, support...

The Participatory Methods Community of Practice brings together monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL) practitioners, researchers, implementers and funders interested in participatory me...

Should a discount retailer built on rock-bottom prices bet big on standalone gas stations? Explore Costco's move into new territory as it opens its first gas station not attached to a warehouse club. This case invites students to consider the economics,...

At the WDI Academy, we partner with universities and training organizations in low- and middle-income countries to offer open and custom programs on a range of managerial topics, including strategy, s...

Analysts explore how the missing layers in Africa's climate finance capital stack are preventing the emergence of a more balanced market.

Clean cooling is at an inflection point. The need is clear, proof-of-concept technologies exist, and the market is forming. The decisions made now will shape the sector for a generation. The experienc...

In 2023, WDI connected with Wahu, and the two organizations have since built a dynamic, multi-faceted collaboration — one that blends research, education, market analysis, and long-term strategic visi...

Analysts explore why the growing, interrelated challenges of climate change and healthcare present a compelling investment case in Africa.

WDI Publishing, part of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan (WDI), along with the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship, is excited to announce the launch of our Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: 2026 Global Case Writing...

From the closing of USAID to worldwide cuts to development spending, the past year has left many who support impact-focused entrepreneurs grappling with two questions. First, how do we show up meaning...

Editor’s note: The global shift to clean energy has transformed lithium, nickel, and similar minerals into critical resources for electric vehicles and renewable technologies. This transition offers r...

Incubators and accelerators are vital to Africa’s innovation pipeline—but many face challenges reaching financial sustainability and building investable companies. In this January 2026 webinar, hosted...

You are invited to join the final informational webinar for the 2026 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets Global Case Writing Competition. This webinar will review the elements of an effective teach...

At WDI, we believe in the power of business to tackle critical global challenges and drive inclusive economic growth in emerging markets. We pride ourselves in being bold thinkers, reliable partners, insightful dot connectors, impact focused and driven ...

Join the final informational webinar for the 2026 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets Global Case Writing Competition and learn how to craft a strong, effective teaching note.