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The U.P. Institute for Small-Scale Industries is a pioneer, innovator, and advocate in small and medium enterprise (SME) training and development in the Philippines. Over the years, it has helped other countries in Asia and the Pacific build up their own SME development capabilities.
The Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) was established in 1969 under the umbrella of the country’s National University, the University of the Philippines, with the enactment of Republic Act 6041.
 
UP ISSI pioneered in stimulating, promoting, and developing the small-scale industry sector. Being the forerunner in enterprise development, the Institute designed and implemented entrepreneurship, management consultancy, regional industrial development training programs and low-cost automation courses. Along with its training efforts, UP ISSI engaged in small industry research and industrial consultancy activities for small businesses and industry groups.
 
Through the years, UP ISSI has always been on the lookout for growth gaps in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector and filling these with innovative training, research, and consultancy activities. For more than four decades now, the UP ISSI continues to perform its role as a steadfast advocate and ally of the SME sector.




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==Vision==
==Vision==


To improve the quality of life of the Filipino people by being a leading institution in training, research and consultancy for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The leading institution in training, research and consultancy for small and medium enterprises.


   
   
==Mission==
==Mission==
   
   
To empower SMEs so that they may more fully contribute to the national goals of employment, equity and growth, through the provision of relevant, affordable, appropriate and innovative SME development services.
To empower SMEs to sustain their viability in a global environment so that they may more fully contribute to the national goals of growth, employment and equity through the provision of relevant, affordable, appropriate and innovative


As it does these, UP ISSI will continue to nurture its internal capabilities, tap external resources and use state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
    * training programs
    * research studies
    * consultancy and information services
    * public information and advocacy activities


   
   
==Strategies==
==UP ISSI's Core Purpose==
 
In pursuing its vision and mission, the UP ISSI uses four major strategies: 
 
* training and institution building
* research, including policy studies
* consultancy and extension
* advocacy and information.
 
 
 
==History==
 
The Institute for Small-Scale Industries was founded in 1966 from the terms of friendship between the governments of the Republic of the Philippines and the Netherlands. Its principal objective then as now was to assist and promote the development and growth of the SME sector in the Philippines.
 
 
Originally set up as the national training institute for the Philippine small industries, the ISSI gradually built up its capabilities and expanded its activities to include research, extension, and information  programs.
 
 
In the 1970s through the 1980s, the Institute trained nationals from other developing countries in Asia-Pacific in SME development programs and strategies,  earning a name as  "center for small enterprise training, research and development in the region."
 


Today, even as small enterprise development has attained the status of a national movement, the Institute continues its role as advocate and innovator in SME training and development.
    * Improving knowledge, skills and attitudes through entrepreneurship development, management and technical training.
    * Increasing efficiency and productivity.
    * Improving product quality.
    * Improving access to assistance in marketing, technical aspects and financing.


==UP ISSI Prospectus==
http://www.entrepreneurship.org.ph/images/prospectus_final_cover_inside.pdf
==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Seminars Offered by ISSI]]
* [[Seminars Offered by ISSI]]

Revision as of 17:06, 31 March 2011

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The Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) was established in 1969 under the umbrella of the country’s National University, the University of the Philippines, with the enactment of Republic Act 6041.

UP ISSI pioneered in stimulating, promoting, and developing the small-scale industry sector. Being the forerunner in enterprise development, the Institute designed and implemented entrepreneurship, management consultancy, regional industrial development training programs and low-cost automation courses. Along with its training efforts, UP ISSI engaged in small industry research and industrial consultancy activities for small businesses and industry groups.

Through the years, UP ISSI has always been on the lookout for growth gaps in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector and filling these with innovative training, research, and consultancy activities. For more than four decades now, the UP ISSI continues to perform its role as a steadfast advocate and ally of the SME sector.



Vision

The leading institution in training, research and consultancy for small and medium enterprises.


Mission

To empower SMEs to sustain their viability in a global environment so that they may more fully contribute to the national goals of growth, employment and equity through the provision of relevant, affordable, appropriate and innovative 

   * training programs
   * research studies
   * consultancy and information services
   * public information and advocacy activities


UP ISSI's Core Purpose

   * Improving knowledge, skills and attitudes through entrepreneurship development,  management and technical training.
   * Increasing efficiency and productivity.
   * Improving product quality.
   * Improving access to assistance in marketing, technical aspects and financing.

UP ISSI Prospectus

http://www.entrepreneurship.org.ph/images/prospectus_final_cover_inside.pdf

See Also

Directory

Institute for Small Scale Industries E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto Street UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Tel. Nos. 928-7076 to 79 Telefax No. (632) 920-6923 E-mail: training.issi@up.edu.ph Homepage: http://issi.upd.edu.ph

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