We are more than happy to welcome and introduce our new Member, Crimson Finance Fund Albania! CFFA’s mission is to increase the access to finance for micro and small enterprises in Albania, support their projects and build a sustainable economic environment. CFFA currently servers its mission through its package of
Social innovations for fair green and digital transition. Project description It is observed that key target groups of social economy are left behind green and digital transition in Europe. It is particularly true for the most vulnerable : microentrepreneurs, low-income people, migrants, women. They lack knowledge and skills to introduce
We are proud and happy to announce that MFC is growing! Let’s introduce and welcome our new Member – AFIN! AFIN – ALTERNATIVE FINANCING IFN SA is the first non-bank financial institution in Romania, exclusively dedicated to the field of social economy, and, at the same time, the first Romanian
We are proud and happy to announce that AccessBank has become a Member of MFC! Established in 2002, AccessBank Azerbaijan is a leading financial institution in microfinancing in the market. It is wholly owned by international financial institutions and funds, with Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and
During the Membership Meeting at the 25 th MFC Annual Conference: Thriving Together. Silver Jubilee MFC Council went through important changes! After a year of great service as Council Chair, Brunilda Isaj left and Archil Bakuradze was appointed in Brunilda’s place. We take this opportunity to thank Brunilda for her
On 9-10 March 2023, the European Commission and OECD launched the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy (YEPA), which MFC became part of. The YEPA focuses on strengthening youth entrepreneurship policies in the EU connecting Youth entrepreneurship networks, policy makers, experts, programme managers and other stakeholders. It is a 3-year program comprising 6
We’re delighted to welcome the Yelo Bank as a new member of the Microfinance Centre! Yelo Bank OJSC is a commercial bank in Azerbaijan with the focus on MSME and retail segments, aiming to provide customers with refreshed banking experience and access to new digital products and best quality services. Yelo Bank pursues the strategy
2022 was a busy year for MFC! We attracted 12 new members to our network. For our members and partners, our team organized: · 2 conferences: MFC Annual Conference in Istanbul with 405
We are delighted to announce the MFC Silver Jubilee, “Thriving Together”, and invite you to join us from 24–25 May 2023 in Budva, Montenegro. Whilst any milestone anniversary offers the chance to reflect on the achievements of the MFC and our members—we want to do more than simply celebrate our
Read the executive summary of key trends in microfinance sector of 2022. Social finance, social economy actors, best practices and new solutions – just a few pages of crucial content of the year. MFC has been tracking and analysing the novelties, practices and discussions in social fianance sector at various
Get ready for an extraordinary experience at Social Finance Vibe 2023! This is the third edition of our virtual learning event, co-financed by the European Union. For two days in November, we will reimagine the way you think about social finance! With an impressive lineup of speakers, this is the
Dates: 31 May – 1 June 2019Location: Istanbul, Turkey Download the Summit Agenda The CEO FORUM Summit is an exclusive space for leaders of microfinance institutions to discuss challenges, share their experience and expand their knowledge and practice horizons. The 5th Annual CEO Forum Summit will be held as a post-conference event on 31 May – 1 June 2019 during 22nd MFC Annual
Being present online is a must for microfinance institutions. However, a big question is how to do it effectively to ensure an institution’s visibility to the customers they want to attract? The #DigLit Bootcamp aims at building strong foundation for digital transformation processes in MFIs by targeting basic skills, knowledge and capabilities
When: Thursday, 16 November, 2023 at 10:30 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Horizon Europe is the biggest research and innovation programme worldwide with an overall budget amounting to EUR 95.5 billion for the 2021-2027 period. Projects funded under this funding
Interreg is a key granting instrument playing a major role in promoting regional development, cohesion, and reducing economic disparities across Europe. For the 2021-2027 period, Interreg is focused on addressing current challenges like climate change, digital transformation, and social inclusion and provides a budget amounting to EUR 10 billion.
When: Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Join As you may already know, MFC and Tech To The Rescue (TTTR) – a global platform that connects nonprofits with tech companies – have established a cooperation in August this year.
Read the case studies which illustrate how the Green Index framework can be useful to the institutions looking for learning about good practices in green inclusive finance and willing to share their own good practices. The “Green Essential Practices Case Studies Series” highlights the experience of Financial Service Providers (FSPs)
https://youtu.be/xt4OsmGZJKA After the webinar “All you need to know about ESG as a new reporting standard” on June 29 2023, where tools and approaches on ESG reporting have been shared, the participants of this webinar will hear from Cerise+SPTF on how ESG reporting can be used for risk management. Concrete examples
Get ready for an extraordinary experience at Social Finance Vibe 2023! This is the third edition of our virtual learning event, co-financed by the European Union. For two days in November, we will reimagine the way you think about social finance! With an impressive lineup of speakers, this is the
MFC and Cerise+SPTF are launching a call for external experts to evaluate applications submitted under the Social Innovations for Fair Green and Digital Transition project funded by the European Commission and coordinated by MFC and Cerise+SPTF. The objective of Transform Together Fund is to support positive change, among the vulnerable
