WASME Celebrates Excellence at World MSME Business Summit 2023

September 19, 2023
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The World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) recently hosted the prestigious World MSME Business Summit 2023, an event that brought together leaders, visionaries, and innovators from across the globe. The summit, was held at the auditorium, Scope Convention Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, on Friday, 15th September 2023, centered around the theme, “Empowering MSMEs: Navigating Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges, and Celebrating Success.” It provided a vital platform for the exchange of ideas, exploration of policy reforms, and recognition of excellence within the MSME sector.

The event began with a warm welcome from Dr. Sanjiv Layek, Executive Secretary of WASME, who extended his heartfelt greetings to all dignitaries and delegates present. Dr Layek’s words highlighted the significance of the MSME sector in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. The summit featured a distinguished array of Guests of Honour, including ambassadors and prominent personalities from various countries and sectors. The esteemed guests included Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner, Embassy of Seychelles; Alejandro Simancas Marin, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Cuba; and Rajesh Maheshwari, CEO of NABCB, Quality Council of India (QCI), New Delhi.

The highlight of the summit was the “Knightwood Award – Felicitation Ceremony for Your Excellencies” which recognized the outstanding contributions of esteemed dignitaries. The awardees included Katharina Wieser, Ambassador, Embassy of Austria; Claudio Ansorena Montero, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica; Jacqueline MUKANGIRA, High Commissioner, Republic of Rwanda; Yasiel Burillo, Ambassador and Consul General, Embassy of Panama; Demeke Atnafu Ambulo, Ambassador, Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Dillah Lucienne, Ambassador, Embassy of Chad; Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner, Embassy of Seychelles; Joséphine Patricia Ntyam-ehya, Chargé d’Affairs a.i, Embassy of Gabon; Yawo Edem AKPEMADO, Chargé d’affaires, Embassy of the Togolese Republic; Deliwe Mumbi, Acting High Commissioner, Zambia High Commission; and Alejandro Simancas Marin, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Cuba.

Additionally, the summit featured significant announcements from WASME, including the unveiling of the 27th ICSME 2023 in Dubai, UAE, serving as an international stage for networking and collaboration, furthering global MSME development. Another notable announcement highlighted the economic potential of Rwanda as “The Gateway for Africa, Europe, and Asia,” showcasing opportunities for international collaborations in the region.