Welcome to the International SME Loop Association e.V.

The SME Business Training and Coaching Loop (in short called SME Loop) was developed by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. We as an association support the implementation of the SME Loop globally.
Please check the About us section for more detail on the association.

The picture below provides a generic overview of the SME Loop Approach.

Provided courtesy of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Any adaptation or modification requires the consent of GIZ.

Events Calendar of the Association

Master Coach Training 2025

Interested in becoming an International Master Coach ? Sign up for the upcoming Training for International Master Coaches until July 23rd, 2025 ! More information below:

Invitation_Mastercoach_Training_2025Download
Application Form SME Loop MC Training 2025Download

Webinar Series

29 May 2025Digitize or Die
30 Jan 2025M&E Standardisation
28 Nov 2024GTA Loop
24 Oct 2024SME Loop Minimum Quality Standards and Country Experiences
25 Jul 2024SME Loop Certification
30 May 2024Country Experience: Burkina Faso, Malawi, Gambia, Mozambique, etc.
29 Feb 2024Institutionalization (Ecosystem)
09 Nov 2023Knowledge Continuity/ Practice and insights/ Country experience
31 Aug 2023The Social Enterprise Loop
29 Jun 2023Startup Loop and experiences in various locations (Countries)
25 May 2023Growing GTA Loop Community of Practitioners