Key Initiatives
Since 2016, ACCMSME has implemented several key initiatives that have directly and indirectly benefitted MSMEs in the region through the implementation of programmes, institution of supporting infrastructures as well as organising inter- and intra-regional exchanges of good policy practices.
Among ACCMSME’s key initiatives and support for ASEAN MSMEs are:
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ASEAN Access
The ASEAN Access web portal, with the tagline “Your Business Information Gateway to ASEAN and Beyond” was launched in June 2021 as a rebranding of the former ASEAN SME Service Centre. The ASEAN Access aims to facilitate SMEs’ participation in international trade through the provision of information on market and trade, linkage to the diverse services available for SMEs provided by SME agencies and service providers within the region and matchmaking activities, among others.
- ASEAN SME Academy
Launched in 2016, the ASEAN SME Academy provides on-line training tools and resources for MSMEs on courses focused on access to financial products, regional and international markets, information and advisory services, and technology and innovation.- ASEAN SME Academy Guidelines for Content Contribution
Reference Documents
- Implementation Roadmap to Establish Regionally Comparable and Recognised Unique Business Identification Numbers (UBIN) in ASEAN
- Digitalisation of MSMEs in ASEAN and Russia – Trends and Opportunities
- Policymakers Toolkit Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurship in National Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Policies and Action Plans
- ASEAN SMEs’ Integration in GVCs: Opportunities and Challenges in Response to Covid-19
- Enhancing the Resilience of MSMEs to Crises and Disasters: Regional Guidelines for ASEAN Governments
- Policy Guidelines for Strengthening Gender Equality in Agriculture Entrepreneurship in ASEAN Countries
- Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurship in Agriculture in ASEAN Countries
- Strengthening Evidence-based MSME Policymaking in ASEAN: Building up more robust, timely, comparable and accessible business statistics
- Mid-Term Review of the ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development 2016-2025
- ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development 2016-2025
- ASEAN SME Policy Index 2024
- ASEAN SME Policy Index 2018
- SAP SMED 2025: 2020 KPI Monitoring Report
- Facilitating the green transition for ASEAN SMEs – A toolkit for policymakers
- ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development 2016 – 2025: 2020 KPI Monitoring Report
- ASEAN Guidelines on Fostering a Vibrant Ecosystem for Startups Across Southeast Asia
- Formalisation of Micro Enterprises in ASEAN
- Alternative Financing Instruments for ASEAN SMEs
- Enterprise Policy Responses to COVID-19 in ASEAN
- Policy Guideline on Digitalisation of ASEAN Micro Enterprises
- ASEAN Regional Principles for Good Business Registration Practices
- MSME Definitions in ASEAN
- Study on MSMEs Participation in the Digital Economy in ASEAN
- Future of ASEAN 50 Success Stories of Digitalisation of ASEAN MSMEs
- ASEAN Institutional Framework on Access to Finance for MSME
- Future of ASEAN 50 Success Stories of Internationalization of ASEAN MSMEs
- Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurship in ASEAN Towards increasing women’s participation in economic activity
- Handbook for MSME Access to Alternative Sources of Finance in ASEAN
- Facilitating Equity Crowdfunding in the ASEAN Region
- ASEAN Work Programme on Starting a Business
- Directory of Outstanding ASEAN SMEs 2015
- SME Guidebook Towards the AEC 2015
- Directory of Innovative SMEs in ASEAN 2012
- Directory of Outstanding ASEAN SMEs 2011
- ASEAN SME Policy Index 2018
- The Reference Guidebook for ASEAN SME Exporters
- Inclusive Bussiness
- Model Framework for an Inclusive Business Accreditation System in ASEAN
- ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards: Catalogue of the Awardees 2020-2023
- Declaration on Promoting Inclusive Business Models : Empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for Equitable Growth
- ASEAN Inclusive Business Framework
- Advancing Enabling Policy Environments for Inclusive Business in ASEAN
- Guidelines for the Promotion of Inclusive Business in ASEAN
- Plan of Action for the Promotion of Inclusive Business in ASEAN (2023-2027)
- Briefing Notes – Guidelines for the Promotion of Inclusive Business in ASEAN
Press Releases and Statements
Press Releases and Statements
Related Links
- ASEAN Access at https://aseanaccess.com
- ASEAN SME Academy at http://www.asean-sme-academy.org/
Activites and Projects
Strategic Action Plan for ASEAN SME Development 2010-2015
No | Strategic Action Plan under SAP SMED 2010-2015 | Project Name | Timeline | Proponent | Output |
| Completed Projects | |||||
1 | Access to Human Resources Development | ASEAN Small Business Competitiveness (SBC) Program | 2015 | Indonesia/ILO | |
| 2 | Access to Finance | Developing an ASEAN Benchmark for SME Credit Rating Methodology | 2014 | Indonesia | |
| 3 | Access to Market and Internationalisation | Improving Rural Living Condition Through One Village One Product (OVOP) movement | 2014 | Indonesia | |
| 4 | Access to Policy Environment | ASEAN SME Policy Index 2014 | 2014 | ERIA/OECD |
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| 5 | Access to Human Resources Development | Establish a regional program for the Promotion of internship scheme for staff exchanges and visits for skills training. | 2014 | The Philippines | |
| 6 | Access to Technology and Innovation | Strengthening SME Business and Technology Incubator | 2013 | Indonesia | |
| 7 | Access to Information and Advisory Services | Formulation of Case/ Industry Studies to Develop ASEAN Benchmarks and Baselines for SMEs within ASEAN in Three Identified ASEAN Priority Sectors | 2013 | The Philippines |
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| 8 | Access to Human Resources Development | Establish a Common curriculum for entrepreneurship in ASEAN. | 2011 | Japan | |
ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for MSME Development 2016-2025 (SAP SMED)
| No | Strategic Goal under SAP SMED 2016-2025 | Project Name | Timeline | Proponent | Output |
| Completed Projects | |||||
1 | access to finance | ASEAN Institutional Framework on Access to Finance for MSME | 2016 | ASEAN Secretariat/OECD | |
