WASME and the United Nations: A Strategic Global Partnership for MSME Development
The World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) holds a unique and distinguished position as the only international NGO with consultative and observer status across a wide spectrum of United Nations agencies and global intergovernmental organizations. For over four decades, WASME has served as a vital bridge between the world's MSMEs and the international policy-making ecosystem, ensuring that the voices, needs, and aspirations of small and medium enterprises are actively represented at the highest global platforms.
WASME's UN & Global Affiliations
UN Consultative/Observer Status
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- International Trade Centre (ITC)
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
Key International Partnerships
- World Customs Organization (WCO)
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- International Council for Small Business (ICSB)
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT)
How WASME Drives Global MSME Impact
📢 Policy Advocacy
Advocating for MSME-friendly global policies
🌍 Multilateral Dialogues
Contributing to discussions on inclusive trade, innovation, and sustainable development and employment
📚 Capacity Building
Facilitating knowledge exchange and capacity-building programs across borders
💡 Innovation & SDGs
Promoting IP awareness, technology transfer, and SDG alignment
Advancing the UN 2030 Agenda
Through its enduring collaboration with the United Nations and international organizations, WASME has become a recognized global force in shaping the MSME agenda, promoting equitable growth, and building inclusive economies. Its work continues to support the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in advancing SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth) |
SDG 9 (Industry & Innovation) |
SDG 17 (Global Partnerships)
