Asmec Symposium

Diaspora Direct Investment SME Business Plan Competition SME Training - Education - Empowerment Description Welcome to the WASMEC-West-Africa Small & Medium Enterprises Conference 28 - 30 March 2012 Abidjan, COTE D' IVOIRE Diaspora Direct Investment SME Business Plan Competition SME Training - Education - Empowerment Promoting economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa by supporting local entrepreneurs and Diaspora Direct Investment (DDI) in viable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) initiatives. Specifically, the WASMEC will catalyze job creation, income generation and the delivery of vital goods and services by providing matching grants to African Diaspora members working in partnership with African-based enterprises and/or entrepreneurs Our conference is in line with most priorities WASME’ conference is geared stimulating sustainable economic growth in developing countries particularly in sub-Sahara countries The main issue WASMEC will catalyze job creation, income generation and the delivery of vital goods and services Who will participate to the ASMEC? • Government Representatives • Para-bank Institutions • Bankers • Insurers • Consultants • Corporate Law Firms • Representatives of Microfinance Institutions • Representatives of International Organizations • Entrepreneurs • Students • Public