WDI marks 10 years of the NGO Leadership Workshop & 19 years of the Strategic Management Program—empowering leaders to thrive in uncertain times. 🌍 . Learn more: #Leadership #WDIimpact

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, Mex.

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🌍 Undergrads in MI, Egypt, Libya & Morocco:.Join the Entrepreneurship Exchange — an 8-week virtual program to:.💡 Build a business idea.🤝 Team up globally.🎤 Pitch for expert mentoring. 🆓 Free | 💻 100% online.🗓️ Starts Sept 22 | Apply by Sept 2.🔗

The Rana Plaza tragedy claimed 1,100+ lives of garment workers in Bangladesh. How can consumers, businesses & advocates drive real change in fast fashion? Explore our featured #CaseStudy: #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons #FastFashion #WDI_Publishing

The #Philippines is transitioning to #EVs to cut fossil fuel imports, improve air quality & unlock economic opportunity. Our new report with @ADB_HQ & Apl de Ap Foundation explores policy, market, & workforce trends to support this shift.

🌍 Undergrads in #Michigan, #Egypt, #Libya & #Morocco: Apply now for the Entrepreneurship Exchange! In this 8-week virtual program you'll work in global teams to grow your business skills, culminating in a pitch comp. Free to join. Apply by Aug 22

Our Energy & Mobility team is unveiling new research developed for the Asian Development Bank. "Accelerating Innovation in Transport – #Emobility in the Philippines" assesses the #EV market, analyzes the current policy framework and key workforce needs.

We’re hiring an Exec Assistant to the CEO & Student Engagement Liaison. Support leadership, engage with @MichiganRoss students, and enjoy hybrid work + health & retirement benefits. Apply today: #hiring #jobs

Impact measurement can be confusing and resource intensive for businesses. Carmen Correa, CEO of @promujer and panelist for our recent #glocal2025 discussion, advocates starting small, and knowing what to measure and why.

We’re hiring!: The Executive Assistant to the CEO & Student Engagement Liaison. This crucial role supports the leadership of WDI, while engaging with @UMich @MichiganRoss students involved in WDI projects and research. Learn more about this opportunity! .

It may feel like AI is eating the word, but it’s definitely taking a bite out of energy resources. June’s case of the month from #WDIPublishing takes a timely look at how Microsoft reconciles the growth of its AI operations with its sustainability goals.

📬 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?. #Read&Subscribe 👉

Engaging women & communities in value chains = smart business. 💡 Join our June 5 #Glocal2025 session to explore ROI, social impact metrics & how storytelling amplifies value. Hear from leaders in #WomensEmpowerment & #ImpactInvesting. Register: #ROI

How can startup programs better serve entrepreneurs & their communities? 🤝 Join our #Glocal2025 session on June 4 to explore how participatory approaches make accelerators more adaptive, sustainable & impactful. 🌱 . Register:

Why is there a funding gap for African healthcare startups—and what can be done about it? 🩺💡 Join our #Glocal2025 session on June 3 to explore how systems thinking can drive smarter design & funding decisions. Register now:

As the urgency for sustainable business grows, so does the need for a just transition. Our upcoming #glocal2025 panel will demystify the core principles, showcase global examples, and offer actionable strategies for businesses to lead with equity. Join us!

WDI’s Energy & Mobility team mapped the #ClimateTech ecosystem in Chihuahua, 🇲🇽 with Startup Chihuahua & Startup Juárez to spotlight local innovation & empower entrepreneurs. Findings were shared at #ClimateWeek by Diana E. Paez. 🌱🔗 #ClimateTechMexico

Can a Costa Rican startup go regional? 💻 Discover how SPS Software tackled infrastructure & funding barriers to grow in LATAM’s tech scene. 📘 A powerful case for business classrooms. 🔗 #WTISD #ITU160 #WDI_Publishing #CaseStudy

Join us for 4 public sessions at #GLOCAL2025! We’ll explore how data drives impact—from investing in health startups to enabling a just energy transition—with @CARE, @HeliumHealth, @LEAPAfrica, @promujer, @VillgroAfrica & more. Don’t miss it! .

That’s a wrap on MAP! 🎉 WDI sponsored 9 @MichiganRoss MBA projects this year, with 36 students working in 🇮🇳🇻🇳🇺🇬🇲🇽🇪🇹🇰🇪🇩🇴. From healthcare to entrepreneurship, they tackled real-world challenges in emerging markets. #GlobalImpact #BusinessForGood 👉