SOLVING FOR BUSINESS: BECAUSE BUSINESS DRIVES ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL FREEDOM
At the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, unlocking the power of business to provide lasting economic and social prosperity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is in our DNA. We gather the data, develop new models, test concepts and collaborate with partners to find real solutions that lead to new opportunities. This is what we mean by Solving for Business—our calling since the Institute was first founded as an independent nonprofit educational organization in 1992. We believe societies that empower individuals with the tools and skills to excel in business, in turn generate both economic growth and social freedom—or the agency necessary for people to thrive.
We endeavor to make this vision a reality by collaborating with local and multinational firms, University of Michigan scholars and enterprising students, as well as experts in a variety of fields. Our Consulting work focuses on developing, adapting and applying sound business principles in interrelated economic sectors that are essential for vibrant economies. Our Training programs incorporate the latest thinking in management education, consider the local context and help to shape learners into the global leaders of today and tomorrow.
Through our unique blend of field-based experience and academic rigor, we help to build both resilient leaders and stronger businesses in low- and middle-income countries.
WDI Healthcare Sector Consulting Services
WDI’s Healthcare sector team provides consulting services to a wide variety of health-focused organizations with current or potential operations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Our clients are both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including national and multinational donors. We advise our clients on projects ranging from strategic recommendations to detailed operational guidance. Many of these collaborations have focused on specific challenges along the healthcare value chain, such as healthcare delivery, procurement and supply chain, within LMICs. Within the area of healthcare delivery, we take a systems approach by training and advising healthcare businesses, investors, and international organizations, empowering them with the tools to manage and deliver effective and efficient care. Regardless of the project, we apply the tools of commercial success to the business challenges our clients face, harness the expertise of University of Michigan researchers and scholars, and offer our own experience and relationships within these markets, to serve our clients.
Established in 2007, WDI Publishing is part of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan. We work with faculty to professionally edit, distribute, and market high quality, cutting edge, business case studies for adoption into courses at top-ranked universities globally. Through our e-commerce site, wdi-publishing.com, we offer a large, searchable catalog of over 600 cases within core business disciplines, as well as international business and social impact topic areas. WDI Publishing cases have been adopted by over 800 universities worldwide.