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

1. WASME Welcome to the official presentation of World Association for Small & Medium Enterprises. WASME HousePlot No. 4, Institutional Area, Sector – 16 A, Noida – 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India Tel: +91-120-2515241, 4216284, | Fax: +91-120- 2515243

2. WHAT WE DO Serving SMEs globally We disseminate information 1 WE HELP SME’s AT We encourage International cooperation 2 OPERATIONAL LEVEL POLICY LEVEL 3 We publish wide range of books, bulletin & news letters We undertake research studies 4 5 We promote study tours & exposure visits We support rural industrialization 6 7 8 We organize conferences, trainings & workshops on SMEs STRATEGIC LEVEL We advocate concerns of SMEs

3. 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.

4. 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)”.

5. 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. • Promotenational andinternational 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

6. 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 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.

7. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WASME is the only international non-governmental organization of SMEs, enjoying Consultative or Observer status with: 1 Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) 2 United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 3 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) 4 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 5 United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 6 United Nations Commission on International Trade Laws (UNCITRAL) 7 United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

8. PROJECT BASED MOUs ✓ ✓ National Consultative Council for Small and Medium Enterprises (NCC), Algiers: February, 2005 Ministry for Industry, Crafts, Economic Cooperation, Post and Telecommunications, Republic of San Marino, 1999 1 1 Industrial Development Authority of Central Province, SriLanka: January 2003 Organizacion de Preinversion de America Latina Y El Caribe (OPALC), 1997-98 ✓ ✓ 2 2 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe(UNECE) and International Council for Small Business (ICSB), 2002 ✓ ✓ National Research Development Corporation of India (NRDC), 1997 3 3 ✓ ✓ China International Cooperation Association of SMEs International Labour Organisation (ILO): 1997-98 4 4 ✓ Forum Ontario –FrancophonieMondiale (FOFM), Canada: October 2001 Social Fund for Development (SFD), Government of Egypt: 1997 ✓ 5 5 ✓ International Council for Small Business (ICSB): October, 2001 ✓ UNISPHERE Institute: September 25, 1997 6 6 ASME - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (INSEND), Singapore: March, 2000 ✓ Centre for Technology and Information Services (CETIS), Sri Lanka ✓ 7 7 • Charter with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA: 30 March, 2000 ✓ ✓ 8 General Organization Int’l Exhibitions & Fairs (GOIEF) and Micro Company, Arab Republic of Egypt 8 ✓ • Agreement with China Association for Township Enterprises: 15 December, 1999 ✓ 9 Chandigarh Business University 9 ✓ ✓ 10 10 International Trade Centre, UNCTAD/WTO: 19 April, 1999 Metropolitan Consultancy, Egypt

9. SOME OF OUR PRESTIGIOUS MEMBERS Bank of Industry, Nigeria Ministry of Labour, Kenya 1 1 Central Bank of Nigeria Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Nepal 2 2 Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank Ltd, Nigeria Coir Board, India 3 3 China International Cooperation Association of SMEs Social Fund for Development, Egypt 4 4 Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, UAE Sabaragamuwa Development Bank, Sri Lanka 5 5 Swaziland Development Finance Corporation (FINCORP), Swaziland Israel Small and Medium Enterprise Authority, Israel 6 6 The National Council of Small & Medium Private Enterprises in Romania (CNIPMMR), Romania Jubilant Oil & Gas Pvt. Limited, India 7 7

10. GREAT LEADERSHIP

11. MAIN ORGANS Council 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. 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 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. 3 1 2

12. COUNCIL MEMBER

13. GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT Mr. AlhajiBabaleUmaruGirei Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank Ltd VICE-PRESIDENT Prof. OvidiuNicolescu President, The National Council of Small & Medium, Private Enterprises in Romania • ASIA & PACIFIC • Mr. SurendraBirMalakar • President • Nepal Chamber of Commerce AFFRICA & MIDDLE EAST • Dr. Vincent M. Mhlanga • Managing Director • Swaziland Development Finance Corporation ASIA & PACIFIC • Mr. A. B. Ariyaratne • General Manager/CEO • SabaragamuwaDevelopment Bank AFFRICA & MIDDLE EAST Mr. Rashid ObaidJuma Al Leem Director General Hamriyah Free Zone Authority Government of Sharjah • AFFRICA & MIDDLE EAST • Mrs. Beatrice NaliakaKituyi • Permanent Secretary • Ministry of Labour, Kenya

14. 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 LIASON OFFICER • RAMESH GUPTA RESIDENT SR. ADVISOR SRI. P. C. SABHARWAL PROGRAM OFFICER • VISHWENDRA B.D. OFFICER • NOEL TRAINING OFFICER • MAMTA ADMIN OFFICER • VANITA

15. WASME ACTIVITIES

16. TOOLS & INITIATIVES Information Dissemination Initiatives 1 2 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: Fortnightly e-bulletin Monthly News Letter A number of books on subject areas Web Portal Reports Papers Statements Declaration 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: Conferences Trainings Wokshops Research & Studies Awareness programs Content Dissemination Brain Storming Sessions Products & Services

17. 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 Circulated Globally A must read Bulletin

18. OTHER PUBLICATIONS ON REGULAR BASIS WE PUBLISH Information Dissemination & Research DECLARATION 1 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: Books Reports Papers Statements Declaration ONLINE PUBLICATION: SME-UPDATE BOOKS STATEMENTS REPORTS PAPERS

19. Conferences 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. 3 We have organized a number of conferences with different stakeholders of SME’s throughout the Globe. 1 Seminars We have organized a number of seminars to make a positive impact on the SME world. 2 Workshops & Trainings We have organized a number of training & workshops to enhance the capabilities of SME’s

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

21. NEW INITIATIVE Entrepreneurship Development Program 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. Best Features Affordable Fee

22. GETASSOCIATED

23. WAYS TO JOIN US You may join us as ALL CAN JOIN WASME Member 1 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: Volunteer Resource Person Member (Various categories available) Business Partners Program Partners Or even you may simply contribute content and share information with us. Business Partners Volunteer Program Partners Resource Person For more details about association opportunities write to us at pcs@wasmeinfo.org

24. 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. General 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. Associate 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. Permanent

25. Organizational Membership Benefits Benefits 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. text 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.

26. 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 Services we offer to our Members Business support Information Assistance text • 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 provide key information necessary to grow your business, which includes, but not limited to • Tender information. • List of potential National & International buyers & sellers • Marketing information and support. • Facilitation in Import/Export of various commodities. • Research information on trends & demand • Information assistance for input and machinery suppliers • Opportunity to participate at various events • Opportunity 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-Update • Association with other network organizations Enterprise Support 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.

27. EXISTING CAMPUS PROPOSED CAMPUS THANKS WASMEHousePlot No. 4, Institutional Area, Sector – 16 A, Noida – 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India Tel:+91-120-2515241 | Fax: +91-120- 4216284