“Dream big, stay positive, work hard, and enjoy the journey.”

OUR JOURNEY

SMEPS was first established in 2005 believing in development and positive change. SMEPS is the subsidiary of the Social Fund for Development (SFD) which is considered one of the biggest leading national organizations working in development since 1997. The Social Fund for Development contributes to achieving and aligning its programs with the goals of the national social and economic development plans for poverty reduction. SMEPS was established to support economic development through private sector development under three main components: Value Chain Development, Business Development Services and Entrepreneurship. SMEPS works to achieve its goals by pursuing “creative strategies for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) of diversity and growth through the market-oriented approach”. In keeping with this approach, SMEPS interventions seek to build and facilitate the economic and technical capacities of market-driven private-sector parties including the MSMEs themselves, rather than acting as a significant direct service-provider to MSMEs.

Scope of Work

Business Development Services:-

• Curriculums Development 
• Technical Trainings
• Modern Management techniques 
• Upgrading Skills
• Consultancy Matching Grants
• New Business Lines
• Capacity Building

Value Chain Development

• Changing Behavior
• Added Value
• Market Access
• Sectorial Studies, Building capacities 
• Forward and backward linkages
• Market for the poor (M4P)

Entrepreneurship Enhancement

• Businesses Training
• Curriculums Development
• Changing Policy
• Monitoring services
• Coaching (Start-Up businesses)
• Grants
• Job Creation
• Upgrading Skills
• Spreading the entrepreneurship culture.
• Sustainable Assurance approach

“Never limit oneself based on the limitations of others. If you cannot inspire them - leave them to be inspired by your lead.”

Strengthening the Humanitarian Development Nexus

In the middle of conflict, SMEPS was flexible and adaptable to the crisis yet stood strong by its mandate of development in Yemen; believing in supporting existing micro and small enterprises to remain resilient and continue to grow.  SMEPS found innovative ways to respond to the crisis; designing programs and projects that provide immediate assistance while providing longer term sustainability solutions; supporting Yemenis live with dignity.