WASME
Welcome to the official
presentation of World
Association for Small &
Medium Enterprises.
WASME House
Plot No. 4, Institutional Area, Sector – 16 A, Noida – 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India
Tel: +91-120-2515241, 4216284, | Fax: +91-120- 2515243
WHAT WE DO
Serving SMEs globally
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We disseminate information
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We encourage International cooperation
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We publish wide range of books, bulletin & news letters
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We undertake research studies
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We promote study tours & exposure visits
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We support rural industrialization
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We organize conferences, trainings & workshops on SMEs
WE HELP SME’s AT
OPERATIONAL
LEVEL
POLICY LEVEL
STRATEGIC LEVEL
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We advocate concerns of SMEs
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
World Association For Small & Medium Enterprises
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)”.
Later on it was realized that the membership of WASME reflects the character of
the members which are generally working for SMEs and not SMEs themselves. As
the name “World Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises” was not
reflecting the character and composition of the members of the society, the
Governing Body of WASME had decided to change the name to “World Association
for Small and Medium Enterprises” with the same acronym “WASME”.
Consequently, the society in the name “World Assembly of Small and Medium
Enterprises” got amalgamated into “World Association for Small and 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.
MISSION STATEMENT
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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.
OBJECTIVES
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 nongovernmental 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.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
WASME is the only international non-governmental organization
of SMEs, enjoying Consultative or Observer status with:
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Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC)
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
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United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
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United Nations Commission on International Trade Laws (UNCITRAL)
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
PROJECT BASED MOUs
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National Consultative Council for Small and Medium
Enterprises (NCC), Algiers: February, 2005
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Industrial Development Authority of Central Province,
SriLanka: January 2003
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Organizacion de Preinversion de America Latina Y El Caribe
(OPALC), 1997-98
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United Nations Economic Commission for Europe(UNECE)
and International Council for Small Business (ICSB), 2002
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National Research Development Corporation of India
(NRDC), 1997
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China International Cooperation Association of SMEs
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International Labour Organisation (ILO): 1997-98
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Forum Ontario –Francophonie Mondiale (FOFM), Canada:
October 2001
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Social Fund for Development (SFD), Government of Egypt:
1997
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International Council for Small Business (ICSB): October,
2001
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UNISPHERE Institute: September 25, 1997
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ASME - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development
(INSEND), Singapore: March, 2000
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Centre for Technology and Information Services (CETIS),
Sri Lanka
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Charter with National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), USA: 30 March, 2000
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General Organization Int’l Exhibitions & Fairs (GOIEF) and
Micro Company, Arab Republic of Egypt
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Agreement with China Association for Township
Enterprises: 15 December, 1999
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Chandigarh Business University
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International Trade Centre, UNCTAD/WTO: 19 April, 1999
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Metropolitan Consultancy, Egypt
Ministry for Industry, Crafts, Economic Cooperation, Post
and Telecommunications, Republic of San Marino, 1999
SOME OF OUR
PRESTIGIOUS MEMBERS
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Bank of Industry, Nigeria
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Ministry of Labour, Kenya
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Central Bank of Nigeria
2
Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Nepal
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Coir Board, India
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Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development
Bank Ltd, Nigeria
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China International Cooperation Association of SMEs
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Social Fund for Development, Egypt
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Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, UAE
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Sabaragamuwa Development Bank, Sri Lanka
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Israel Small and Medium Enterprise Authority, Israel
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Swaziland Development Finance Corporation (FINCORP),
Swaziland
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Jubilant Oil & Gas Pvt. Limited, India
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The National Council of Small & Medium Private Enterprises
in Romania (CNIPMMR), Romania
GREAT LEADERSHIP
MAIN ORGANS
Council
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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.
Governing Body
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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
Bureau
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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.
GOVERNING
BOARD
COUNCIL
BUREAU
COUNCIL MEMBER
GOVERNING BOARD
PRESIDENT
Mr. AlhajiBabaleUmaruGirei
Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative
and Rural Development Bank Ltd
AFFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
Mrs. Beatrice NaliakaKituyi
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Labour, Kenya
AFFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
Mr. Rashid ObaidJuma Al Leem
Director General
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority
Government of Sharjah
VICE-PRESIDENT
Prof. Ovidiu Nicolescu
President, The National Council of Small & Medium,
Private Enterprises in Romania
AFFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
Dr. Vincent M. Mhlanga
Managing Director
Swaziland Development Finance
Corporation
ASIA & PACIFIC
Mr. A. B. Ariyaratne
General Manager/CEO
Sabaragamuwa
Development Bank
ASIA & PACIFIC
Mr. SurendraBirMalakar
President
Nepal Chamber of
Commerce
GOVERNING BOARD
PARMANENT MEMBER
Mr. HanySeif El-Nasr
Managing Director,
Social Fund for Development
PARMANENT MEMBER
Mr. Gideon Sagee
President,
Israel Small and Medium Enterprise Authority
OFFICE BEEARERS
SECRETARY GENERAL
SRI. G. P. AGRAWAL
Chartered Accountant
EXECCUTIVE DIRECTOR
SRI. P. C. SABHARWAL
LIASON OFFICER
RAMESH GUPTA
PROGRAM OFFICER
VISHWENDRA
MANAGERNOEL
WASME
ACTIVITIES
TOOLS & INITIATIVES
Information Dissemination
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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:
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G.
H.
Fortnightly e-bulletin
Monthly News Letter
A number of books on subject areas
Web Portal
Reports
Papers
Statements
Declaration
Initiatives
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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:
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Conferences
Trainings
Wokshops
Research & Studies
Awareness programs
Content Dissemination
Brain Storming Sessions
Products & Services
PUBLICATIONS
News, Views &
Features
Circulated
Globally
A must read
Bulletin
WORLD SME UPDATE
WORLD SME NEWS
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.
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.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Information Dissemination & Research
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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:
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B.
C.
D.
E.
ON REGULAR
BASIS WE
PUBLISH
DECLARATION
BOOKS
STATEMENTS
Books
Reports
Papers
Statements
Declaration
ONLINE PUBLICATION:
SME-UPDATE
REPORTS
PAPERS
Conferences
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We have organized a number of
conferences
with
different
stakeholders of SME’s throughout
the Globe.
Seminars
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We have organized a number of
seminars to make a positive impact
on the SME world.
Workshops & Trainings
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We have organized a number of
training & workshops to enhance
the capabilities of SME’s
Activities
International 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.
Achievements
WASME has been quite successful in advocating the concerns of SMEs
at regional and international platforms. Some of the major achievements are:
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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.
NEW INITIATIVE
Entrepreneurship Development Program
Best Features
Affordable Fee
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.
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.
GET
ASSOCIATED
WAYS TO JOIN US
ALL CAN JOIN WASME
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You may join us
as
Member
Volunteer
Business
Partners
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. Volunteer
B. Resource Person
C. Member
(Various categories available)
D. Business Partners
E. Program Partners
F. Or even you may simply contribute
content and share information with us.
For more details about association opportunities write to us
at pcs@wasmeinfo.org
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Person
Program
Partners
Organizational Membership
Benefits
Benefits
Benefits
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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.
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.
Membership
TYPES
General
Associate
Permanent
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 an amount of US $ 20,000. 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.
EXISTING CAMPUS
PROPOSED CAMPUS
THANKS
WASME House
Plot No. 4, Institutional Area, Sector – 16 A, Noida – 201301,
Uttar Pradesh, India
Tel: +91-120-2515241, 4216284, | Fax: +91-120- 2515243