GASME Center for World Economic Studies (CWES)
The Global Alliance of SMEs (GASME) is a non-profit multinational NGO approved by the US government, and was founded by the US-China Exchange Association (USCEA) together with more than one hundred prominent trade organizations from the G20 countries in 2009. Christian Wulff, Former President of Germany, serves as the Global Chairman of GASME. Global Advisors include Lee Myung-bak, Former President of the Republic of Korea and Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Former Prime Minister of France. Carlos Magariños, Former UNIDO Director-General, serves as the Chairman Emeritus of GASME. GASME’s Administrative Headquarters is in New Jersey, USA, and its Operational Headquarters is in Shanghai, China. GASME has also set up its European Center in Paris, France; African Center in Johannesburg, South Africa; South American Center in Lima, Peru; and Asian Center in Seoul, South Korea.
Approved by the Leadership Council, GASME has decided to set up GASME Center for World Economic Studies (CWES) for future development.
Mission
Leveraging the extensive resources of GASME, CWES aims to consolidate the best practices from around the world with the innovative thinking of influential industrial leaders, in order to better understand the global economic development trends. CWES’s research and analysis will track the global economic indicators, and propose constructive, practical, strategic policy recommendations using a timely and methodological approach.
The founding of CWES allows GASME to study the latest trends in the world economy and enhance the influence of academia in the business realm, while helping SMEs better understand the dynamics of the global economy, and providing additional stimulus for sustainable development of SMEs worldwide.
Character
CWES is a non-profit NGO, operating under the leadership and guidance of GASME.
Goal
To serve as a world class research institute specializing in economic policies
Organizational Structure
Academic Council
• Main functions
- Determine research focus for CWES and implement relevant programs
- Review proposals for major research projects
- Organize academic exchange programs
• General Advisor
- Mr. Christian Wulff, Former President of Germany
- Mr. Li Wuwei, Vice Chairman of the 11st CPPCC National Committee
• Senior Advisor
- Mr. Xia Bin, Honorary Director of Financial Research Institute, Development Research Center of the State Council
- Mr. John Rutledge, Economic Advisers of U.S. President Reagan and George W. Bush
- Mr. Carl Dahlman, Head of Global Development Research at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- Mr. John Ross, Former Director of Economic and Business Policy for the City of London
• President
- Mr. Carlos Magariños, Former UNIDO Director-General
• Senior Vice President
- Mr. Raul Diez Canseco Terry, Former Vice President of Peru
- Mr. Carl Dieter Spranger, Former Minister of German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
• Vice President
- Dr. George Wang, Chair of Finance Department at the City University of New York
- Mr. He Weiwen, Senior Fellow of RDCY
- Mr. Ronald Bew, Former Associate Deputy Administrator of U.S. Small Business Administration
• Secretary-General
- Mr. Frank Cao, Secretary-General of GASME
Leadership Council
• Main functions
- Responsible for operations and management of CWES
- Appoint Director-general, Vice Director-general and Secretary-general
- Elect Senior Fellows
- Raise funds for CWES
- Manage and run key strategic projects
• Leadership Council will be selected for a 5-year term, with no term limits
• Director-general Mr. Jin Guanghui, Board Chairman of Xinjinwanhao Holding Group Co., Ltd
• Vice Director-general
- Appointed by Xinjinwanhao Holding Group and GASME
• Secretary-general
- Mr. Frank Cao, Secretary-general of GASME
• Executive Secretary-generals
- Jointly held by: Mr. Cao Weiqiang, Director of GASME Ningbo Office, and member of management team of Xinjinwanhao Holding Group
Senior Fellow
CWES seeks to build an influential and world renowned economic research institution, consisting of economists, finance professionals, as well as former government leaders. CWES will establish partnerships with UNIDO, World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Inter-American Development Bank, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, HSBC, Nasdaq, Harvard University, Columbia University, Peking University, Renmin University of China, Development Research Center of the State Council, China Center for International Economic Exchanges, and other international organizations, financial institutes, and universities.
By onboarding experienced researchers who are experts in their field, CWES will engage in cutting-edge research and propose practical solutions to complex economic issues, building its capabilities toward becoming a large-scale think tank. CWES plans to engage 20 Chinese and foreign economic experts as Senior Fellow of CWES. Their mission is to participate in research and academic exchange projects, and advise on the ongoing business projects.
• Foreign Senior Fellow
- Mr. Carlos Magariños, Former UNIDO Director-General
- Mr. Carl Dahlman, Head of Global Development Research at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- Mr. Stephen Roach, Former Chief Economist for Morgan Stanley
- Mr. John Ross, Former Director of Economic and Business Policy for the City of London
- Mr. Simon Batiste, Chief Economist of Economist Intelligence Unit
- Mr. Rob Koepp, Director of Beijing Center, Economist Intelligence Unit
- Mr. John Coton, Professor at University of Toronto
- Mr. Sun Zhenyu, Former Vice Minister of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Chinese Ambassador to the WTO
- Ms. Zhang Yanling, Former Vice President of Bank of China
- Mr. Ding Zhijie, Assistant to the President of University of International Business and Economics, Former Dean of School of Economics and Finance
- Mr. Bao Yujun, President of China Private Economy Research Institute, Former Vice Chairman of China Federation of Industry and Commerce
- Dr. George Wang, Chair of Finance Department at City University of New York, Executive Director of Peking University HSBC Business School SME Research Center
- Mr. He Weiwen, Mr. He Weiwen, Senior Fellow of RDCY, Vice Director of Center for China and Globalization
- Mr. Liu Zhiqin, Former Chief Representative of the Beijing Branch of Zürcher Kantonal Bank
Academic Speakers
CWES will invite the below key experts from academia and industry as academic speakers for CWES and GASME international exchange activities.
- Mr. Henry Paulson, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary
- Mr. Robert Mundell, Nobel Laureate in Economics
- Mr. Thomas Sargent, Nobel Laureate in Economics
- Mr. J.B. Straubel, Co-Founder and CTO of Tesla
- Mr. Mark Penn, Former Vice President of Advertising and Strategy at Microsoft
- Mr. Li Zhaoxing, China's Former Foreign Minister
- Mr. Liu Mingkang, Former Chairman of China Banking Regulatory Commission
- Mr. Long Yongtu, Chief Negotiator of China’s WTO Accession
- Mr. Li Zibin, Former Deputy Director of National Development and Reform Commission
- Mr. Sha Zukang, Former UN Vice Secretary-General
- Mr. Li Daokui, Director of Center for China in the World Economy
- Mr. Shen Nanpeng, Founder of Sequoia Capital China
- Mr. Tu Zipei, Vice President of Alibaba
- Mr. Li Xuyong, Vice President of JD Group
- Mr. Song Hongbing, Dean of Global Finance Institute, Author of Currency Wars
- Mr. Shi Shusi, Judge of CCTV Economic Person of the Year awards, famous financial commentator
Departments
CWES consists of the Academic Department, International Department, Project Department, and Administrative Department.
Research Field
CWES will take an academic approach to the major issues of world economy, from economic theory to financial, trade, energy, and institutional structures, not only from a global scale, but also at the regional and local level.
Research on economic issues
Research fields include: developing trends of the world economy, international finance, international trade, transnational investment, and industrial development. CWES will provide quality service for governments and enterprises.
Develop economic exchanges
CWES will develop economic exchanges among various think-tanks and institutes to enhance understanding and cooperation by holding forums and seminars that serve as a platform for information and experience sharing for governments and enterprises.
Promote economic cooperation
CWES will develop strategic relationships with governments, enterprises, research institutes and international organizations, in order to better share information across various platforms for governments and enterprises.
Provide consulting services
CWES will formulate regional development planning and industrial development planning for governments and organizations. Associated consulting services will provide an expert view on government policy and laws, growth strategy, operating models, international investment, M&A, technological innovation and market expansion.
Main Projects
• Main International Conferences
- Global SME Summit
- Global New Economy Forum
- Global Internet Finance Forum
- China SME Global Development Forum
- China Summit for President of Business Association
- China-Africa, China-US, China-EU SME Summit