Welcome to the official presentation of World Association for Small & Medium Enterprises.

WASME

WASME HousePlot No. 4, Institutional Area, Sector – 16 A, Noida – 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tel: +91-120-2515241, 4216284, | Fax: +91-120- 2515243

Serving SMEs globallyWHAT WE DO

We disseminate information

We organize conferences, trainings & workshops on SMEs

We promote study tours & exposure visits

We encourage International cooperation

We undertake research studies

We support rural industrialization

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POLICY LEVEL

STRATEGIC LEVEL

OPERATIONAL LEVEL

WE HELP SME’s AT

We publish wide range of books, bulletin & news letters

ABOUT WASME

MSMEs play a crucial role in economic development of a country and thus it is important to ensure their sustainable development and ease pressure in an extremely demanding business economy; specifically for developing and underdeveloped countries.

WASME has committed itself to the cause and development of MSMEs through information dissemination and networking by using appropriate online/offline tools and successful business practices, and also influence policy makers to achieve our vision.

HISTORY

WASME was founded in New Delhi, India in 1980 as a result of the recommendation of the first ever World Conference of Small and Medium Enterprises in New Delhi in November 1980 which was participated by about 600 representatives of the world SME community. Initially, the organization was registered with the name “World Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)”.

World Association For Small & Medium Enterprises

VISION & MISION

VISION STATEMENT

To build a cohesive community of micro, small, and medium enterprises, take necessary action to strengthen them, and positively impact the overall global economy.

• Establish itself as the premier international organization supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) before all national and international bodies with effective use of media and latest technology.

• Promote national and international cooperation among MSMEs’, Governments, and financial institutions through adequate information dissemination and follow ups.

• Set up as a strategic resource center for MSMEs and thus facilitate their access to best business practices and financial assistance through online/offline training, technology transfer, and business consultation.

• Create mechanisms to assess and facilitate cost-effective international networking and trade opportunities for MSMEs.

• Be a catalyst for building a synergistic network for MSMEs to be more competitive, environment friendly, socially responsive, culturally sensitive and ethical in their business practices.

MISSION STATEMENT

The main aim and object of WASME is to foster and co-ordinate international cooperation and networking for promotion of micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and projecting capabilities of governmental and non-governmental agencies engaged in promotion and protection of SMEs and sharing from their experiences.

With the above Vision and Mission, following objectives were set: Articulating concerns and interests of SMEs at various UN and international

platforms. Developing relationship between SMEs in developed and developing countries. Networking with related/similar organizations. Enlarging collaboration with UN agencies and international organizations. Capacity building of SMEs through managerial and skill development programs. Disseminating information on and about international developments in SME sector. Carrying out research and studies on topical issues confronting SMEs.

OBJECTIVES

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC)

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

United Nations Commission on International Trade Laws (UNCITRAL)

WASME is the only international non-governmental organization of SMEs, enjoying Consultative or Observer status with:

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PROJECT BASED MOUs

National Consultative Council for Small and Medium Enterprises (NCC), Algiers: February, 2005

ASME - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (INSEND), Singapore: March, 2000

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe(UNECE) and International Council for Small Business (ICSB), 2002

Forum Ontario –Francophonie Mondiale (FOFM), Canada: October 2001

Industrial Development Authority of Central Province, SriLanka: January 2003

China International Cooperation Association of SMEs

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International Trade Centre, UNCTAD/WTO: 19 April, 1999

Charter with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA: 30 March, 2000

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Ministry for Industry, Crafts, Economic Cooperation, Post and Telecommunications, Republic of San Marino, 1999

Centre for Technology and Information Services (CETIS), Sri Lanka

National Research Development Corporation of India (NRDC), 1997

Social Fund for Development (SFD), Government of Egypt: 1997

Organizacion de Preinversion de America Latina Y El Caribe (OPALC), 1997-98

International Labour Organisation (ILO): 1997-98

UNISPHERE Institute: September 25, 1997

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Metropolitan Consultancy, Egypt

General Organization Int’l Exhibitions & Fairs (GOIEF) and Micro Company, Arab Republic of Egypt

Chandigarh Business University

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SOME OF OUR PRESTIGIOUS MEMBERS

Bank of Industry, Nigeria

Jubilant Oil & Gas Pvt. Limited, India

Coir Board, India

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, UAE

Central Bank of Nigeria

China International Cooperation Association of SMEs

Israel Small and Medium Enterprise Authority, Israel

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Ministry of Labour, Kenya

The National Council of Small & Medium Private Enterprises in Romania (CNIPMMR), Romania

Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank Ltd, Nigeria

Sabaragamuwa Development Bank, Sri Lanka

Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Nepal

Social Fund for Development, Egypt

Swaziland Development Finance Corporation (FINCORP), Swaziland

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GREAT LEADERSHIP

MAIN ORGANS

This is the supreme executive agency of WASME. The affairs of WASME are managed, administered, directed and controlled by the Governing Body in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Society. It takes all appropriate decisions and actions for implementation of the policy decisions of the Council and exercises budgetary controls. While the maximum strength of the Governing Body is 42, the minimum strength is 14. The full Governing Body consists of the President, 10 Vice Presidents, the Secretary General and 30 members

Governing BodyCouncil

The affairs of the Society are carried on by the Bureau consisting of President, Vice Presidents, Secretary General and Treasurer. The Bureau exercises powers of the Governing Body in between its meetings. All decisions taken by the Bureau are reported at the meeting of the Governing Body.

Bureau

The Council is the apex policy making body of WASME and is presided over by the President and in his absence by one of the Vice Presidents. Council consists of all the members of the Society and meets at least once in two years. All General Members are eligible to vote in Council. The Council deliberates and decides on such matters as may be referred to it by the Governing Body of WASME. The Council may also periodically review the development of small and medium enterprises in different countries and suggest appropriate policy measures for strengthening the small and medium enterprise sector.

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BUREAU

COUNCIL

GOVERNING BOARD

COUNCIL MEMBER

GOVERNING BOARD

PRESIDENTMr. AlhajiBabaleUmaruGirei

Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank Ltd

VICE-PRESIDENTProf. Ovidiu Nicolescu

President, The National Council of Small & Medium, Private Enterprises in Romania

AFFRICA & MIDDLE EASTMr. Rashid ObaidJuma Al LeemDirector General Hamriyah Free Zone AuthorityGovernment of Sharjah

AFFRICA & MIDDLE EASTMrs. Beatrice NaliakaKituyiPermanent SecretaryMinistry of Labour, Kenya

AFFRICA & MIDDLE EASTDr. Vincent M. MhlangaManaging DirectorSwaziland Development Finance Corporation

ASIA & PACIFICMr. A. B. AriyaratneGeneral Manager/CEOSabaragamuwa Development Bank

ASIA & PACIFICMr. SurendraBirMalakarPresidentNepal Chamber of Commerce

GOVERNING BOARD

PARMANENT MEMBERMr. HanySeif El-Nasr

Managing Director,Social Fund for Development

PARMANENT MEMBERMr. Gideon Sagee

President,Israel Small and Medium Enterprise Authority

OFFICE BEEARERS

SECRETARY GENERALSRI. G. P. AGRAWALChartered Accountant

RESIDENT SR. ADVISORSRI. P. C. SABHARWAL

PROGRAM OFFICERVISHWENDRA

B.D. OFFICER NOEL

TRAINING OFFICERMAMTA

ADMIN OFFICERVANITA

LIASON OFFICER RAMESH GUPTA

WASMEACTIVITIES

TOOLS & INITIATIVES

On the other hand we regulary conduct and organize a lot of activities to impact the policy makers and also to promote and ensure the initiatives taken by SME’s throughout the globe. The activities includes:

A. ConferencesB. TrainingsC. WokshopsD. Research & StudiesE. Awareness programsF. Content DisseminationG. Brain Storming SessionsH. Products & Services

Initiatives

We advocate various concerns of SMEs, disseminate information, and cover different initiatives via a number of effective tools and media to strengthen the sustainable growth of SME’s which includes:

A. Fortnightly e-bulletinB. Monthly News LetterC. A number of books on subject areasD. Web PortalE. ReportsF. PapersG. StatementsH. Declaration

Information Dissemination

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PUBLICATIONS

WORLD SME NEWS

The Documentation & Publication Division of WASME continues to bring out the monthly News Magazine-World SME News (known as the mouthpiece of SMEs) - a must read publication for Small & Medium Enterprises. It provides information on SME-related issues, UN agencies, upcoming events, new arrival of publications, reports, technical papers etc. It has a worldwide reach, and is highly acclaimed by its readers for its rich contents and useful information on SME community in more than 100 countries across the World.

WORLD SME UPDATE

SME UPDATE – a global update on SME news, events, policies & programmes, role and activities of SME support institutions worldwide – is a fortnightly e-mailer service. It incorporates SME-related news from different countries in the world, UN agencies and other international organisations etc.

News, Views & Features

A must read Bulletin

Circulated Globally

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

tWe advocate the various concerns of SMEs and disseminate information and covers different initiatives via a number of effective tools and media to strengthen the sustainable growth of SME’s which includes:

A. BooksB. ReportsC. PapersD. StatementsE. Declaration

ONLINE PUBLICATION: SME-UPDATE

Information Dissemination & Research

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ON REGULAR BASIS WE PUBLISH

REPORTS

BOOKS

DECLARATION

PAPERS

STATEMENTS

We have organized a number of conferences with different stakeholders of SME’s throughout the Globe.

Conferences

We have organized a number of seminars to make a positive impact on the SME world.

Seminars

3We have organized a number of training & workshops to enhance the capabilities of SME’s

Workshops & Trainings

ActivitiesInternational conferences, Seminars, Workshops & Trainings are one of the major activities and prestigious events of WASME which brings under one roof the policy makers, entrepreneurs, SME practitioners, academics, SME practitioners, industry associations, banks & financial institutions, representatives of chambers of commerce & industry and other stakeholders. This is an excellent platform for sharing expertise, experience and emerging best practices and provides ample opportunity in establishing new contacts and business linkages.

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• Emerged as a powerful international NGO with representatives in different parts of the world.• We have consultative/ observer status with almost all concerned agencies in UN system.• Accomplished 19 international conferences on SMEs so far, besides regional conferences on rural

industrialization and related topics to bring to fore the concerns of SMEs.• Organized jointly with specialized institutions, tailor-made training programmes to meet requirements of

SMEs and SME promotional organizations as part of human resource development program.• Participated actively at deliberations at meetings of various UN agencies and international organizations.• Facilitated technology transfer through establishment of joint ventures and marketing linkages amongst

enterprises of industrialized, developing and the least developed countries to market economy.• Encouraged and facilitated members and associates to participate in various international and regional

events which are of direct interest to them.• Established an effective worldwide network.• Established a Documentation and Publication Division to provide most current information on documents,

journals, research papers, reports and studies on SMEs, besides international developments in the SME sector.

• On monthly basis published international level comprehensive bi-monthly Newsletter, ‘World SME News’ and fortnightly e-mailer ‘SME e-Bulletin’.

• Published various books and conducted multiple research and studies through out the globe.

AchievementsWASME has been quite successful in advocating the concerns of SMEs at regional and international platforms. Some of the major achievements are:

NEW INITIATIVE

The course provides an insight to various international standards, risk management strategies, financing options, business expansion strategies that can help entrepreneurs promote their business. The course also covers important steps to create a business plan, ways to expand a venture, and different strategies to exit a business.

Entrepreneurship Development Program is the most

comprehensive e-learning program ever developed for the SME

segment which targets the global audience. The program aims at providing guided instructions to

aspiring entrepreneurs and help in enhancing the skills of the existing

ones.

Affordable Fee

Best Features

Entrepreneurship Development Program

GETASSOCIATED

WAYS TO JOIN US

The association with WASME is open to all, whether you are an individual, an entrepreneur or a corporate or industrialist you are welcome to join us in various ways, you may join us as:

A. VolunteerB. Resource PersonC. Member

(Various categories available)D. Business PartnersE. Program PartnersF. Or even you may simply contribute

content and share information with us.

ALL CAN JOIN WASME

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You may join us as

Resource Person

Volunteer

Member

Program Partners

Business Partners

For more details about association opportunities write to us at pcs@wasmeinfo.org

Membership TYPES

Government Organizations , Small Business Authorities, Autonomous bodies, Financial Institutions, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, SME Associations, Training Institutes, Consultancy Organizations, Technology Providers and other such agencies which provide services to SMEs and promote their interests. General Members are eligible to vote on resolutions at WASME’s General Assembly (“Council”) and stand for a position in WASME’s International Governing Body which has a term of two years.

Individuals/ Enterprises / Corporations / Stakeholders / Research Institutions / Large Enterprises, etc. which are engaged in SME business activities and academicians, researchers, consultants engaged in the service of SME sector.

It means any General Member or Associate Member who contributes to the funds of the organization. They will not be liable to pay annual membership fee after becoming Permanent Member of the organization. They are the ex-officio members of the Governing Body subject to a maximum of nine.

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Benefits

Interacting with top specialists and experts and learning from experiences and “best practices” adopted by institutions/agencies in other countries.

Providing access to latest information on markets, trade opportunities, technologies, investment opportunities and documents, research papers and studies on SME development related issues from all parts of the world.

Facilitating participation in specialized training courses and workshops to develop and upgrade skills.

Facilitating study tours/exposure visits of SME promotional bodies. For example, a team from one organization/institution deputed to other for studying their SME and other social programs.

Becoming part of a truly global network of SMEs and their promotional institutions.Consultancy on their related issues.

Accreditation to participate in expert group meetings organized by agencies like UNCTAD, UNIDO, WIPO, ITC and UN-ESCAP on different issues of relevance to them.

Organizational Membership Benefits

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Benefits

Becoming part of WASME fraternity means enjoying its services and getting new opportunities for further development as a part of the growing international SME community.

Specific benefits to members include:Helping in increasing market reach and publicizing experiences and services through WASME’s worldwide network, WASME Newsmagazine “World SME News” as well as WASME website www.wasmeinfo.org

Facilitating participation in meetings, workshops, conferences and symposia organized by various United Nations agencies as well as other international organizations, which provide an opportunity to express their views on issues of concern to SMEs.

Encouraging enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation through identification of business opportunities and partners via WASME’s worldwide network and contacts.

Business support

Services we offer to our Members

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Information Assistance

We assist our members by providing them contacts and information they need for business purposes on various aspects including but not limited to

Basic business related laws.Business legislation and trade regulations.Public Policy.Taxation.Available MSME support by different stakeholders.

WASME provides expert guidance and assistance for  Starting new business.Improving existing businesses.Skill development and empowerment.Available MSME support by different stakeholders.Business matching.

We assist our members by providing them contacts and information they need for business purposes on various aspects including but not limited to•Basic business related laws•Business legislation and trade regulations•Public Policy•Taxation•Available MSME support by different stakeholders

Enterprise Support

We provide key information necessary to grow your business, which includes, but not limited toTender information.List of potential National & International buyers & sellersMarketing information and support.Facilitation in Import/Export of various commodities.Research information on trends & demandInformation assistance for input and machinery suppliers

Opportunity to participate at various eventsOpportunity to participate at short term training coursesFree subscription for WASME publications which includes, but not limited to International monthly magazine World SME News and e-mailer SME-UpdateAssociation with other network organizations

Participation & knowledge Support

You may need other supports which are not listed here. Feel free to drop us a mail with your query, so we can enhance our services in near future.

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