Associate Organizations

Ever since it's founding almost 40 years ago, the IUE has developed working relationships with various organizations having and interest in and working to support those individuals and groups of individuals involved in the creation, management and direction of small and medium sized enterprises. The need for appropriate programs for this creative and innovative sector of virtually every world economy is absolute and the IUE - along with its associate organizations - is dedicated precisely to providing that kind of support.

Under the competent direction of General Secretary Professor Dr. Norbert Knoll von Dornhoff, The WORLD UNION OF Small and Medium Enterprises strives to provide widespread information and support in fostering awareness among the various national institutions of the countries belonging to this association as regards the true needs of micro, small and medium sized enterprises which represent the overwhelming majority of economic entities that is the fabric of all societies. The association works tirelessly develop strategies to support the growth of this vital global economic sector and identify programs and activities to facilitate relations with appropriate national associations and thereby creating opportunities for integration between the representatives of different countries and geographic areas. It is also worth noting that Professor Dr. von Dornhoff is an Adjunct Professor with the International University of Entreprenology offering his expertise in Economic and Fiscal Policy to both the school and students.

The UMIS-SMEA, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs’ Association of Croatia, steadfastly promotes entrepreneurship particularly among the youth through schools, local communities and various other institutions. Under the dynamic leadership of President Katarina Jagic, it encourages SMEs to open their doors to young people in order to unleash these potential entrepreneurs creative and innovative spirit by sharing their expertise in an effort to generate new ideas, creativity and innovation. UMIS=SMEA encourages creative and innovative men and women to work together to develop their ideas and share them with the world. UMIS-SMEA believes that Croatia can and indeed will become a better place for all its citizens as it more fully realizes its growth potential which will, in turn, unleash the country's ability to prosper.

AIPA is a membership driven organization whose efforts will ensure adherence to performance standards, raising the bar for excellence and exceptional service within the quality certification profession.