What we do
What we do

We partner with changemakers—entrepreneurs, investors, governments, and academia—to design and scale pioneering solutions.

Knowledge Builder

We speed the spread of business knowledge and insights through:

WDI Academy

WDI Publishing

NextBillion

Insights Hub

Enterprise Accelerator

We power entrepreneurs and enterprises with business skills and strategies for scale and impact.

System Catalyst

We unlock markets and transform systems to solve the world’s greatest challenges.
Problems we solve

Problems we solve

We drive solutions—at speed and scale—to some of today’s most urgent and complex challenges.

Clean Energy

Harnessing energy for a sustainable future.

E-mobility

Powering progress with electric mobility.

Climate-Health

Scaling clean cooking & cooling solutions for healthier futures.

Health

Harnessing technology to transform health systems.

Impact Measurement

Reimagining how impact is defined, measured, and managed.
Insights hub

Insights hub

We translate research into practical insights—and share stories as they unfold.

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Insights

Explore research, tools, and market analyses from WDI’s 30+ years.

News

Stay current with WDI updates, stories, and announcements.

Webinars

Join upcoming webinars or watch past discussions on demand.

WDI Publishing

Learn from our expansive collection of global business case studies.

NextBillion

Engage with our global platform for perspectives and resources in impact business.
About us

About us

We believe that thriving businesses in emerging markets are central to building healthier, more sustainable futures.

Our mission

We power entrepreneurs, enterprises, and ecosystems in emerging markets with the business tools to succeed and scale impact where it matters most.

Our history

We have been supporting businesses in emerging markets for over 30 years.

Our values

Our values guide how we work, who we hire, how we partner, and how we show up each day.

Our team

We are driven by a team of talented professionals and powered by a deep network of researchers and experts.

Contact us

Connect with our team to learn more or explore ways to work together.
Get involved

Get Involved

Be part of our growing community. Together, we can unlock a healthier, more sustainable future.

Support us

Explore ways to support our work.

Partner with us

Join our growing community of partners and collaborators.

Join our team

Join our fast-growing and dynamic team!

Explore student opportunities

Engage in emerging markets.

Join events

Join upcoming events and webinars.

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