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SIFTA 2026: New Learning Series on Social Impact, Climate Governance, Fundraising and AI Across Europe

In the second half of 2026, MFC will continue building the capacity of microfinance institutions and social economy finance providers across Europe through the SIFTA Programme

Current projects

Opportunity for Change: Rethinking Support for Ukrainian Refugee Entrepreneurs in Poland and Germany

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SIFTA Programme: Capacity-Building Activities for Autumn 2026

In the second half of 2026, Microfinance Centre will continue strengthening the capacity of microfinance institutions and social economy finance providers across Europe throug

Welcome New MFC Members

We are delighted to welcome Neptune Financial Software Limited, LANDE Platform Ltd and the Association of Ukrainian Banks to the MFC community. Neptune Financial Software

External Publications

New fi-compass Publications Focus on Access to Finance for Young Farmers

fi-compass has published a new collection of resources exploring how financial instruments can improve access to finance for young and new farmers across the European Union. R

MFC Member Microbank Crystal Secures USD 20 Million from FMO to Expand Financing for Georgian Businesses

MFC member Microbank Crystal has signed a USD 20 million senior loan agreement with FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, strengthening a partnership that has spann

KLEAR Earns European Code of Good Conduct Certification

MFC member KLEAR has been certified under the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision, a standard recognised by the European Commission that promotes responsib

Adie 2025: Microfinance Creates Opportunities for More Than 30,000 People in France

Adie’s newly published Annual Report 2025 demonstrates the continued impact of microfinance in supporting people who are often excluded from traditional banking services. As

MFC at the Central Asia Microfinance Forum

MFC will join the Central Asia Microfinance Forum 2026, taking place on 21 September 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event will bring together regulators, microfinance institu

MicroBalkans 2026: Lending Reimagined in the Western Balkans

MicroBalkans 2026 will bring the region's lending, microfinance and fintech community to Skopje, North Macedonia, on 24–25 September 2026. Held under the theme“Lending Rei

EU Microfinance

Brussels Discussions Highlight Key EU Priorities for Microfinance and the Social Economy

In June 2026, representatives of the Microfinance Centre (MFC) participated in a series of meetings in Brussels with European Commission officials and European partner network

Access to Finance for Young Farmers: Where Microfinance Can Make a Difference

On 18–19 June 2026, fi-compass hosted an event in Warsaw dedicated to improving access to finance for young farmers. The gathering brought together representatives from DG A

European Pillar of Social Rights: Implications for Microfinance

In July 2026, the European Commission adopted a new Communication on the European Pillar of Social Rights, reaffirming the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) as the socia

2.3 Million Businesses Left Behind. €16.5 Billion Missing

Financing Gap Report 2026: Unmet Demand for Microfinance in the European Union Across the EU, an estimated 2.3 million current and potential

Growing Rural Communities in Armenia: Farm Credit Armenia’s 2025 Impact Report

How can responsible finance strengthen rural economies while advancing sustainability goals? The latest Impact report 2025 from Farm Credit Armenia offers a compelling answer.

Meet Our New Member: Agricover Credit IFN

We are delighted to welcome Agricover Credit IFN as a new member of the MFC network. For nearly two decades, Agricover Credit IFN has been supporting Romania’s agricultur

NovaLend Receives the European Code of Good Conduct Certificate

NovaLend has officially received the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision Certificate, awarded by the European Commission. This achievement confirms that th

EU Anti Poverty Strategy: Microfinance role explicitly recognised as instrumental

In May 2026, the European Commission formally adopted and published the first ever EU Anti Poverty Strategy. The strategy aims to set a pathway toward reaching the EU’s 2030

Italian Microfinance Leaders Explore Impact Measurement at the SIFTA Workshop in Vicenza

On 8 July, Italian microfinance institutions and social enterprise finance providers came together in Vicenza for the workshop, organised by R

MFC Annual Report 2025: Strengthening Inclusive Finance Through Partnership, Innovation and Advocacy

MFC is pleased to present its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year marked by resilience, cooperation and meaningful impact across Europe and Central Asia. Despite a challengi

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