The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Our mission is to power entrepreneurs, enterprises, and ecosystems in emerging markets with the business tools to succeed—and scale impact.

Recent News

Asian Development Bank, WDI Partner on E-Mobility Research

The William Davidson Institute’s Energy and Mobility team traveled to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines as part of a new research project with the Asian Development Bank: “Accelerating Innovation in Transport – E-mobility in the Philippines.”

Learn More

Empowering Entrepreneurs, Accelerating Enterprises

At the recent Sankalp Africa Summit, WDI Leaders Explored the Evolving role of incubators and accelerators.

Learn More

A Decade of Dedication

Since 2015, the William Davidson Institute and its partners have provided NGO Leadership Workshops to non-profit leaders from across Central and Southeastern Europe. In October, 25 NGO leaders from across Ukraine attended the interactive management training sessions in Warsaw, Poland, designed to empower Ukrainian civil society amidst the ongoing war.

Learn More

We’re not just solving for business – we’re solving for the future.

At the William Davidson Institute, we believe the businesses of today can solve the challenges of tomorrow. As an independent nonprofit affiliated with the University of Michigan, we collaborate with businesses, mission-driven organizations and governments to strengthen markets, scale innovation and create sustainable impact.

We envision a world where thriving businesses in emerging markets are at the forefront of fostering healthy and sustainable futures.

 

The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan has 161 products available, viewing 1-161.

Micro-mill or Mass Market? Organizational Crossroads in Costa Rican Coffee Cooperatives
This case describes a group of neighboring small coffee farmers in Costa Rica led informally by Elías Hernández. In August 2021, the group is weighing a decision to remain part…
Publication Date: 06/20/2022 Product ID: 6-199-214
$4.95
Transforming a Successful Organization: Societal Changes Challenge the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
This case is about the transformation of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (AAUM), one of the major organizations in its field. It begins with the CEO, Steve…
Publication Date: 05/24/2022 Product ID: 5-843-641
$4.95
An Artisanal Bread Baker Diversifies her Product Line: The Case of Devrim Mumcuogullari
Devrim Mumcuogullari had been baking and selling bread successfully for the past two years. Her business had grown as her high-quality and nutritious products attracted new customers through word-of-mouth. With…
Publication Date: 05/06/2021 Product ID: 1-121-143
$0.00
A Social Entrepreneur Explores Alternative Business Models During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Rawan Hudaifa
In 2020, Rawan Hudaifa, the Syrian migrant and entrepreneur behind Tina Zita (TZ), found her social enterprise in dire circumstances amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to public fear, a ban…
Publication Date: 05/06/2021 Product ID: 2-918-962
$0.00
A Cheese Producer Pursues a New Market through E-commerce: The Case of Mohamed Bakkar
When Mohamed Bakkar started Besma in 2016, he was among the few producers of Syrian-style cheese in Istanbul. About five years later, while Bakkar had a customer base of ten…
Publication Date: 05/06/2021 Product ID: 3-090-835
$0.00
Following the Scent to Success to Grow her Rose Water Business: The Case of Zeina Wazzan
Zeina Wazzan, a Syrian refugee now living in Turkey, has been selling rose water and other essences on a small scale. As the case begins, she is at an inflection…
Publication Date: 05/06/2021 Product ID: 2-945-000
$0.00
Köprü: A Culinary Entrepreneur Incubation Program Aims for Sustainability to Address Humanitarian Challenges in Turkey
This case opens in Istanbul, Turkey in early 2020. The protagonist, Emine, is the executive director of Ulkayo, a fictional, Turkish-based non-governmental organization (NGO) implementing the Köprü entrepreneur incubation program.…
Publication Date: 01/18/2021 Product ID: 6-472-935
$0.00
Anticipating Changes to African Supply Chains as a Result of COVID-19: The Case of Senegal
Amadou Sene, director of the Supply Chain Management Center of Excellence at the African Institute of Management (IAM), had recently started a supply chain advising group in Senegal. Formal training…
Publication Date: 09/30/2020 Product ID: 5-322-306
$0.00
The Costa Rican Software Corridor: Startup Develops Expansion Plans for Latin America
In the 1990s, San José, Costa Rica, was beginning to emerge as a Latin American hot spot for the information technology sector. SPS Software, a small startup in San José,…
Publication Date: 08/10/2020 Product ID: 1-369-193
$4.95
Careem: MENA Ride-hailing Leader Strategizes Future Growth as an Uber Subsidiary
First place winner in WDI Publishing’s MENA Case Writing Competition “Doing Business in the Middle East North Africa Region,” sponsored by Michigan Ross Executive Education. This case examines the unique…
Publication Date: 07/14/2020 Product ID: 7-314-518
$4.95

The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan has 161 products available, viewing 1-161.