Policy Forum in Romania: Connecting with Managing Authorities

On 20 January 2026, Association of Microfinance Institutions in Romania (AMF) convened a Policy Forum focused on the role of microfinance institutions in supporting sustainable growth for microenterprises, farmers, and the social economy in Romania.

Our Network and Partnership Manager, Pavol Kapsdorfer, contributed to the discussion by presenting MFC’s ongoing support for AMF and its members since 2019. Over this period, nearly 1,000 professionals from the Romanian microfinance sector have participated in MFC activities, gaining access to best practices and insights shaping social finance trends. AMF and eight of its members recognise MFC as a leading international community for microfinance practitioners.

The event attracted representatives from local Managing Authorities, development and guarantee institutions, who shared programmes aimed at strengthening the social finance sector in Romania. The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) added value by introducing its social impact measurement initiative and presenting a tool developed under the InvestEU Advisory Hub programme, alongside a proposal for a community of practice to pilot and train on the tool.

Discussions were further enriched by the presence of representatives from DG EMPL, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Investment Fund (EIF), underlining the importance of microfinance and social finance in both Romanian and EU contexts.

MFC extends its appreciation to AMF for the invitation and to Agricover and Patria Credit for hosting in-depth conversations at their premises. These exchanges demonstrate the sector’s growing momentum and the collaborative spirit driving its development.