WASME

Founded in 1980, WASME is a non-governmental organisation based in Noida, India working on international development, employment & skills.

WASME is an international non-governmental organisation founded in New Delhi, India, in 1980 following the first World Conference of Small and Medium Enterprises. It promotes the growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide. Its work includes technology transfer, skills and entrepreneurship training, testing and quality control, standardisation, product design, export promotion, access to finance, policy advocacy, information dissemination, conferences and networking. WASME holds consultative or observer status with several UN agencies and intergovernmental organisations, and reports a network spanning more than 100 countries, including UN agencies, governments, chambers of commerce, industry associations, financial institutions and research institutes. The organisation was originally registered in India as the World Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises and became the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises after an amalgamation in 1993.