Policy Paper – How to Support Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and their Clients to Digitalize in the Post-COVID-19 Environment
This policy paper is intended as a guide that explaining what financial and non-financial support is available for the microfinance sector in Europe to adapt their business models to better respond to post COVID-19 recovery efforts through digitalizing their operations and supporting their clients in this transition. The paper also highlights the policy recommendations and findings resulting the Microfinance Centre’s project “Supporting MFIs in Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis”.
The project was implemented as part of the partnership between Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Microfinance Centre for a new international support programme for small businesses and microfinance institutions in Europe and Central Asia. The partnership will enable micro-finance institutions to pivot, adapt and embrace digitization.
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