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How can we unlock the full potential of young entrepreneurs in Europe?

On 6th and 7th October 2025 took place Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Summit in Brussels, organised by the European Commission and OECD under the YEPA initiative. This high-lev

Successful Impact Investors Models for Funding Social Economy in Europe: 8 case studies

Throughout all phases of the development of social economic entities, regardless of their legal form, financing remains a fundamental and often complex challenge. However, there ar

How Credit Unions Can Stay Ahead of AML Regulations – Insights from the SIFTA Webinar

On 8 October 2025, a webinar on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations was held for CEOs, managers, and staff of Croatian credit unions. The session focused on practical guid

Social Media Marketing Workshop in Milan: Communicating the Value of Microcredit and the Social Economy

SIFTA Online Workshop: Sales Made Simple. CRM Made Smart

On 26th September, we hosted an online workshop titled “Sales Process Automation and the Benefits of CRM Integration” for representatives of Polish loan funds, sales teams

Microfinance Sector Contribution to the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan

The Microfinance Centre (MFC) and European Microfinance Network (EMN) have submitted a joint recommendation to the European Commission’s consultation on the new Action Plan

European Commission opens consultations on Housing, Social Rights and Poverty 

The European Commission has launched a series of public consultations to gather input for future EU policies concerning social housing, the European Pillar of Social Rights (E

Catch Up on What Matters: SIFTA Webinars Now Online

Missed a SIFTA webinar? You can now watch all past sessions online. Topics include AI-powered services, digital and green skills, financial planning and mode

Let’s run Borrow Wisely Campaign 2025 together

For the past 10 years, Borrow Wisely has been successfully organized, reaching many micro-entrepreneurs across Europe. We are  to announce the upcoming 11th edition of the Borrow

Upcoming Local Activities Under the SIFTA Programme

This autumn, the Microfinance Centre will continue leading the Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance (SIFTA) Programme, coordinating a new round of local webinars and

Microcredit and Local Development in Southern Italy: Highlights from the Tricase Workshop

On July 28th, the town of Tricase hosted a full-day workshop dedicated to the role of microfinance in advancing local development and youth entrepreneurship in Southern Italy�

Join Our 27 August Info Meeting and Partner with Us in Autumn Campaigns: Borrow Wisely & Senior Entrepreneurship

The Microfinance Centre invites all microfinance institutions − especially MFC members − to take part in our upcoming autumn campaigns promoting responsible finance and in

Get Ready for Social Finance Vibe 2025 – The Benchmark Online Conference

📅 Save the date: November 5-6, 2025 Our flagship virtual learning event, Social Finance Vibe 2025, returns with the theme “The Great Rebalancing". This two-day

Three Years In: Unlocking the Financial Future of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland 

On 30 June 2025, the World Bank hosted a high-level roundtable in Warsaw, co-organized with UNHCR, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Microfinance Centre (MF

8 Success Factors for a Future ESF: MFC Co-signs Joint Statement: “Keep What Works”

The Microfinance Centre (MFC) joined over 40 European networks and organisations in co-signing the joint statement “Keep What Works: 8 Success Factors for a Future ESF+”

EU Call for Proposals: Migration and Integration Grants

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash The European Commission has launched a Call for Proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), with the submission deadline

New EC Budget Proposal for 2028–2034 Unveiled 

Photo by Bekky Bekks on Unsplash On 16 July, the European Commission presented its proposal for the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, with a total valu

MFC Shares Feedback on the Social Economy Action Plan Mid-Term Review  

As the European Commission undertakes its mid-term review of the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP), the Microfinance Centre (MFC) has submitted its feedback, spotlighting the

Banca Etica Speaks Out Against Financialisation of War

Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Padua, 30th April 2025 – The European Union’s rearmament plan, ReArm Europe, encourages the channelling of citizens’ savings into the ar

SIFTA Mid-Year Highlights: A Strong Start to 2025

With 529 participants, 8 webinars, 3 workshops, 7 tailored trainings, investment readiness support, portfolio analysis, and 5 peer-to-peer study visits, the first half of 2025