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MFC in Barcelona: Advocacy and Partnership Discussions for the Sector

From 15 to 16 October, an MFC delegation comprising Council Members Elma Zukić and Martina Grigorova, Advocacy Manager Beata Biela, and Research Coordinator Maria Burek parti

OPPORTUNITY project completed: Training of Trainers Manual and Start Guide for self-employed Ukrainians now available

The Microfinance Centre is pleased to share the final results of project OPPORTUNITY – Fostering Economic and Social Wellbeing of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland and Germany th

SIFTA Webinar Recordings Now Available

Missed a SIFTA webinar or want to revisit the key insights? Recordings from our recent webinars are now available online.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLuUWgXNj

Watch SIFTA recording: Climate Governance in Social Finance: From Compliance to Strategic Leadership

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpQmEo7aGe0&list=PLYyZl0O4Oxhc&index=1 Climate risk is no longer outside the credit process. When a flood, drought or heatwave hits your c

SIFTA webinar recording on Blended Finance and Impact Capital for MFIs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZetwlKzokg&list=PLYyZl0O4Oxhc&index=2 The webinar "Blended Finance and Impact Capital for MFIs", organised as part of the SIFTA Progr

MFC Council swapped video calls for face-to-face discussions in Yerevan

Last week, the MFC Council and management team met in Yerevan, Armenia. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the rapidly changing financial inclusion

How Loan Funds Can Thrive Under BGK Agreements

On 29 September, the Microfinance Centre, together with the Board of the Polish Loan Funds Association (PZFP) and the Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance (SIFTA) Pro

Asian Credit Fund: Turning the UN SDGs into Measurable Action

Congratulations to Asian Credit Fund (ACF) on its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a key highlight of its 2025 Annual Report. ACF shows how its core activ

Agents for Impact Takes Next Step Under New EU ESG Rating Rules

Our member Agents for Impact (AfI) has notified the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) of its intention to operate AFISAR© under the temporary regime for small

AMFA Celebrates 25 Years: 12th AMFA Conference in Baku

2026 is a landmark year for microfinance in Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijan Micro-finance Association (AMFA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary, while the country's microfinance s

Microfinance Advocacy Committee Sets Its Course for 2026–2028

On 16 September 2026, the Microfinance Advocacy Committee (MAC), run jointly by the Microfinance Centre and the European Microfinance Network, held its second meeting online.

MicroBalkans 2026: Rethinking the Future of Lending in Skopje

On 24–26 September 2026, more than 200 financial sector representatives from 15 European countries gathered at the Holiday Inn Skopje for the third edition of M

Practical Impact Measurement for Microfinance: Webinar Recording Available

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Central Asian Microfinance Forum 2026: Regional Dialogue and a Shared Agenda in Almaty

Almaty, 21 September 2026 The Central Asian Microfinance Forum 2026 took place in Almaty, bringing together around 500 participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,

Supporting Ukrainian Refugee Entrepreneurs: Lessons from the Opportunity Project

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Meet the New Member: Neptune Software Group

For over 25 years, Neptune Software Group has been delivering innovative, mission-critical technology solutions to financial institutions worldwide. Founded in London in 1999,

fi-compass Showcase 2026: Share Your Success Story

The fi-compass Showcase 2026 is now open for submissions, offering a unique opportunity for organisations across Europe to highlight successful projects financed through EU fi

MFC Joins the Central Asian Microfinance Forum 2026 in Almaty

On 21 September 2026, the Microfinance Centre (MFC) will participate in the Central Asian Microfinance Forum 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as a partner of the even

Meet the new MFC member: LANDE

We're pleased to welcome LANDE to the Microfinance Centre network. LANDE is a Latvia-based crowdfunding platform connecting investors with agricultural financing opportunit

Microinvest Secures €8 Million Financing Agreement with the Council of Europe Development Bank

Microinvest has signed its first financing agreement with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), securing €8 million to expand access to finance for micro, small and

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