The International Society for Small and Medium Enterprises (ISSME) is an ISO 9001:2008 certified International Non-Government Organisation founded in 2010, with its headquarters at New Delhi, India. It works with members, affiliates and partners across the world for the promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It enjoys special consultative/ observer status with concerned agencies in UN system such as ECOSOC, etc. It also cooperates actively with several intergovernmental and international organizations like UNGC, etc. ISSME’s creation was driven by the strong desire to develop a global association of small businesses and their support institutions for the sustainable and inclusive growth of SMEs without getting influenced by any government. It tries to achieve this goal through myriads of activities such as articulating the concerns of MSMEs at all relevant forums, dissemination of knowledge & information, organization of tailor-made training programmes, conferences/ seminars to create better understanding of topical issues that MSMEs face and networking opportunities, lobbying for pro-MSME policies & programmes, catalyzing international cooperation for reinforcing MSMEs, etc. ISSME brings together policy makers, experts, academics, researchers and SME entrepreneurs from around the world. They use this platform to share their experience, knowledge and expertise in their respective fields. ISSME builds synergies between the activities of MSME support institutions across the world and the enabling framework and programmes of governments and NGOs working for the promotion of the sector ISSME members and affiliates comprise Governments & Small Business Administrations, SME Promotional/Nodal Agencies, Banks & Financial Institutions, Industry Associations, PSUs, Chambers of Commerce, Research Institutions, INGOs, S&T Parks, Enterprises, etc. ISSME affiliates are located at different parts of the world designated as Honorary Representatives and Advisors