WELCOME TO WASME

A Global Organisation with Consultative / Observer status across UN agencies
for advancing inclusive and sustainable development of MSMEs

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About WASME

Let's put a quick flash on WASME

We have created world's largest and cohesive community that promotes MSMEs in the world, including UN agencies, national and international organizations, local government bodies, regional authorities, industry associations, MSME promotion agencies, financial institutions, research institutes, banks, civil societies to achieve sustainable Development of SMEs.

Our Mission

The mission of WASME is to be a catalyst in strengthening national and international cooperation for the growth and development of MSMEs.

Our Vision

To build WASME as a foremost world private and cohesive community of MSMEs that is dedicated to strengthen and foster them as prime driver of global economy.

We understand the seriousness of issues of MSMEs, promote regulatory framework to address those issues and faster opportunities for MSMEs across a range of industries, including Aerospace, Mechinical and Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Textile, Food Processing, Ceramic, Wood, Digital Infrastructure, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Electric Vehicle (EV), Renewable Energy (RE), Software Development & Hardware.

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WASME Highlights

Here Are Our Services

General Services

MSME development includes regulatory frameworks, market research, financial resource identification, policy formulation and MSME cluster development .

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Skill Development & Capacity Building

Establishing Skill Development & EDP Centers for MSME growth, offering trade-specific technical training to enhance employability, enterprise setup and upgrading.

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Tech Transfer & Development

Assistance in technology transfer, upgradation, R&D, quality control, green tech, renewable energy and industrial waste management.

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Credit and Financial

Assisting in the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and Diagnostic Study Reports (DSR). Facilitating MSMEs' access to affordable financial assistance and credit facilities through banks, financial institutions, government subsidies & grants.

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Marketing Promotion

Support for MSMEs in market facilitation, global connections, trade delegations, B2B meetings, export opportunities and tender access.

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Research and Policy Advocacy

Need assessment, gap analysis, MSME research, policy recommendations and MSME development schemes, guidelines and programs.

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Upcoming Events

01 July

WASME BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 2025

OPPORTUNITY FOR GLOBAL MSME TO ACCESS GLOBAL MARKETS

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HIGHLIGHTS

Top Highlights of WASME

WORLD MSME DAY 2025

“MSMEs are not just engines of economic growth—they are instruments of dignity, resilience, and inclusion. WASME remains committed to transforming the MSME narrative from ‘support seekers’ to global solution providers.” Dr. Sanjiv Layek’s speech set a powerful tone—urging the world to view MSMEs as climate leaders, digital innovators, and gender inclusion warriors. His leadership continues to elevate WASME as the voice of global MSMEs across UN corridors and international development platforms. World MSME Day 2025, curated by WASME and powered by the leadership of Dr. Sanjiv Layek, stands as a landmark model for international cooperation, MSME diplomacy, and future-ready entrepreneurship. From tech innovation and sustainability to women’s empowerment and export excellence, this event brought together purpose and performance under one global platform. WASME reaf irmed its place as the UN-aligned global champion of MSMEs, creating pathways for every micro-enterprise to go global, go green, and go digital.

Exclusive Interaction: Unleashing Global MSME Collaborations with Ecuador

The interaction was graced by His Excellency Mr. Fernando Bucheli, Ambassador of Ecuador to India, who delivered the keynote address, and Dr. Sandeep Marwah, who joined as Special Guest in his role as WASME International Patron for Empowering SMEs and President, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI). Their presence elevated the dialogue, bringing diplomatic depth and creative-sector vision to the session. The event commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing enlightenment and collaborative beginnings, followed by a warm welcome address by Dr. Sanjiv Layek, Executive Secretary, WASME.He highlighted the critical role that MSMEs play in global trade ecosystems and emphasized WASME's commitment to creating bridges of opportunity between developing and developed markets through public-private cooperation.

The Thursday Thing: The Women's Chapter

In an era where women's economic empowerment is increasingly recognized as a catalyst for sustainable development, the collaboration between the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), The Thursday Thing, and U2CA Consultants stands out as a dynamic model. Their joint initiative, "The Thursday Thing: The Women's Chapter", was not merely a networking session but a carefully curated empowerment platform designed to build capacity, expand networks, and ignite ambition among women entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants, and working professionals. The event was graced by Ms. Akhila Nath, a well-known igure in the Malayalam ilm industry, whose presence served as an inspiration and symbol of resilience, self-expression, and success beyond traditional pathways.