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Research Updates 4 Base of the Pyramid 8 Healthcare
Program Updates 12 Educational Outreach 16 NextBillion 18 Development Consulting Services 24 Executive Education
Supporting International Activities 28 Internship Blogs 30 Internships 34 Speaker Series
36 WDI Calendar Cover and page 15 photos courtesy of Gates Foundation and Creative Commons. Photo on page 29 courtesy of Budaya-Indonesia.
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The William Davidson Institute (WDI) is an independent, non-profit education, research and applied practice organization established at the University of Michigan in 1992. Through a unique structure that integrates research, educational outreach, field-based collaborations, and development consulting services, WDI works with businesses, universities, development organizations, and governments in emerging economies to implement sound business practices and speed the transition to global engagement. WDI also provides a forum for academics, policy makers, business leaders, and development experts to enhance their understanding of these economies. WDI is the leading U.S. institution of higher learning fully dedicated to understanding and promoting actionable business and public policy approaches to addressing the challenges and opportunities in emerging market economies.