This document provides information on WASME's worldwide network and linkages with various international organizations such as WIPO, ECOSOC, UNESCO, UNCTAD, UNIDO, WCO, UNDP, UNCITRAL, UNESCAP, APCTT, OECD, ICSB, ITC, and ILO. It includes a brief description of each organization and a link for more information. This allows WASME to collaborate with and leverage the expertise and resources of these prominent intergovernmental institutions in order to further its own mission and efforts.

1. NGO
non-governmental
organization

2. What is NGO?
• A. non-governmental
organization (NGO) is an
organization that is neither a
part of a government nor a
conventional for-profit business.
Usually set up by ordinary
citizens, NGOs may be funded by
governments, foundations,
businesses, or private persons

4. Types of NGO
• Charitable orientation
It includes NGOs with activities directed toward meeting the needs
of the poor peoples.
• Service orientation
It includes activities such as the provision of health, family planning
or education services.
• Participatory orientation
It Includes self-help projects where local people are involved
particularly in the implementation of a project by contributing cash,
tools, land, materials, labor etc.
• Empowering orientation
It aims to help poor people develop and strengthen their
awareness.

5. Trust and Society
Basis of Difference Trust Society
Statute/Legislation Private trusts are governed by Indian
Trust Act. 1882. Public charitable trusts
do not have a national level governing
law.
Societies Registration Act,1860
Minimum number of members Two Seven
Geographical area of activities All India (no need to mention this in the
Trust Deed)
A separate registration for All India
level is required (8 members from
different states are required)
Nature of control One man control, i.e. Settler Democratic system. Decisions are made
by voting. Power struggle may ensue.
Amendments Can easily be done via a supplementary
trust deed
Relatively more difficult. Both
Memorandum of Association and Rules
and Regulations need to be changed
Names Easily available A bit difficult to get the desired name
Cont….

6. Trust and Society
Basis of Difference Trust Society
Governed by Board of trustees Registrar objects on family members
becoming part of the Governing
Body
Bank a/c operation Controlled by one person, Settler Two persons, either president or
Secretary and Treasurer
Office holders tenure Trustees generally hold office for the whole
life
Members hold office for a period of
time and may stand for re-election
Winding-up Trust is generally irrevocable, Can not be
wound up
Can be wound up if 3/5th of the
members so desire
Family members Can become trustees Registrar objects on family members
becoming part of the Governing
body.
Main Documents Trust Deed Memorandum of Association
Rules and Regulations

7. WASME WORLDWIDE
NETWORK &
LINKAGES

8. WIPO
WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation.
We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 188 member states.
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World Intellectual Property Organization
ECOSOC
The Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC) is one of the 6 principal organs of the United Nations System established by the UN Charter
in 1945. ECOSOC consists of 54 members, 18 of which are elected each year by the General
Assembly for a three-year term.
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9. UNESCO
UNESCO is a specialized agency of the UN established in 1946 with its headquarters in Paris.
It has 195 member states and nine associate members.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNCTAD
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNCTAD, which is governed by its 194 member States, is the United Nations body responsible for
dealing with development issues, particularly international trade – the main driver of development.
Its work can be summed up in three words: think, debate, and deliver.
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10. UNIDO
UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for
poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.
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United Nations Industrial Development Organization
WCO
World Customs Organization
WCO is an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and
efficiency of Customs administrations. It is headed by a Secretary General, who is elected by the WCO
membership to a five-year term.
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11. UNDP
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty,
and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills,
partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.
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United Nations Development Programme
UNCITRAL
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
UNCITRAL's business is the modernization and harmonization of rules on international business.
Trade means faster growth, higher living standards, and new opportunities through commerce.
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12. UNESCAP
(ESCAP) is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region. Made
up of 53 Member States and 9 Associate Members, with a geographical scope that stretches from
Turkey in the west to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati in the east, and from the Russian
Federation in the north to New Zealand in the south.
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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
APCTT
Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology
It was established in 1977 with the objective of facilitating technology transfer in the Asia-Pacific
region.
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13. OECD
The mission of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to
promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the
world.
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Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
ICSB
Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology
The International Council for Small Business is devoted to the advancement of management
development practices for potential entrepreneurs and existing small business owner/managers
through education, research, and the free exchange of ideas.
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14. ITC
ITC's mission is to foster sustainable economic development and contribute to achieving the
United Nations Global Goals for sustainable development in developing countries and transition
economies through trade and international business development.
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International Trade Centre
ILO
Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology
The main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities,
enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
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