Advocating For The Future Of Microfinance: Key Talks With DG EMPL

In April MFC has held important meetings with Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL). We had discussions with Mario Nava, Director-General, Andriana Sukova, Deputy Director-General, Brigitte Fellahi-Brognaux, Head of Unit for Social and Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Jaime Duran Navarro, from Microfinance and Financial Instruments.

The discussion centered on the important advocacy topics like the crucial role of the InvestEU instrument for the microfinance sector and concerns about its future funding. MFC emphasized InvestEU’s positive impact on job creation and its role in reducing the banking gap. MFC also highlighted its network’s contribution to various EU priorities, including competitiveness, poverty reduction, skills development, employment, support for vulnerable groups, financial literacy, regional focus, and the green and digital transition.  

MFC was represented by Martina Grigorova, MFC Council Member, Ewa Bańkowska, Deputy Director of MFC; Executive Director of SIS Credit, and Beata Biela, MFC Advocacy Manager.