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NEWS Two New Publications added to the MFC Library!

Two New Publications added to the MFC Library!

[divider] [divider] Have you heard? The MFC Library is your source for all the latest publications on microfinance, financial inclusion, capacity building and other topics

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NEWS Welcome to New MFC Member: GRANAT from Russia

Welcome to New MFC Member: GRANAT from Russia

[divider] [divider] We are very pleased to introduce new MFC Member - GRANAT from Russian Federation. GRANAT is a non-bank financial institution (credit-only), operating u

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NEWS Borrow Wisely Campaign 2018 Starts in Two Weeks

Borrow Wisely Campaign 2018 Starts in Two Weeks

[divider] [divider] We’re kicking off our fifth annual Borrow Wisely Campaign in October! This year, 24 leading financial institutions will work across 16 countries in

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NEWS First milestone of the update of the European Code of Good Conduct for micro-credit provision

First milestone of the update of the European Code of Good Conduct for micro-credit provision

The Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission will lead a process to update the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Pr

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NEWS Countdown to the MFC-EMN Annual Conference in Bilbao

Countdown to the MFC-EMN Annual Conference in Bilbao

[divider] [divider] Only 2 weeks left to sign up for the biggest microfinance event of the year! Almost 500 microfinance practitioners, policy makers, financial inclusio

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NEWS MFC Member Kepa from Greece has been awarded ECoCG

MFC Member Kepa from Greece has been awarded ECoCG

The European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision (ECoCG) provides a set of standards in terms of management, governance, risk management, reporting, and consumer and

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NEWS MFC-EMN Annual Conference: join more than 400 participants already registered!

MFC-EMN Annual Conference: join more than 400 participants already registered!

[divider] [divider] More than 400 attendees have already confirmed their participation in the MFC-EMN Annual Conference 2018! Confirmed high-level guests and keynote spea

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NEWS Join 4th edition of the European Microfinance Day!

Join 4th edition of the European Microfinance Day!

[divider] [divider] We are pleased to announce the 4th edition of the European Microfinance Day which will be held on 20th October 2018! The European Microfinance Network (EM

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NEWS MFC’s Director Joins the EC’s Expert Group on Social Economy

MFC’s Director Joins the EC’s Expert Group on Social Economy

[divider] [divider] Grzegorz Galusek, Microfinance Centre’s Executive Director has become a member of the European Commission’s expert group on “Social Economy and

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NEWS Welcome to New MFC Member: „FinCredit“ Ltd. Banja Luka from Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Welcome to New MFC Member: „FinCredit“ Ltd. Banja Luka from Bosnia and Herzegovina!

[divider] [divider] Welcome to new MFC member: „FinCredit“ Ltd. Banja Luka - microfinance institution from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Mission of "FinCredit" Ltd.

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NEWS Welcome to New MFC Member: Singlify, a Fintech from UK!

Welcome to New MFC Member: Singlify, a Fintech from UK!

[divider]   [divider] We are very pleased to introduce new MFC Member: Singlify, a new UK based social enterprise. Companys’ aim is to make the state of the art

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NEWS Study Visit Opportunity: China’s E-commerce Industry Discovery Program

Study Visit Opportunity: China’s E-commerce Industry Discovery Program

[divider] [divider] Dates: 11th - 15th October, 2018 Location:Lishui City of China’s Zhejiang Province Fee: USD 1500 for 5 days (conference venues, hotel reservation,

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NEWS Join “Migrant Entrepreneurship Support in Practice” Conference!

Join “Migrant Entrepreneurship Support in Practice” Conference!

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Dates: September 27-28, 2018 Free Registration: Form Agenda: Download The MFC as a member of MAGNET (Migrant Acceleration for Growth N

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NEWS Call for Proposals on the Integration of Third-Country Nationals in the European Union

Call for Proposals on the Integration of Third-Country Nationals in the European Union

[divider] [divider] The European Commission has published a call for proposals for € 16.2 million to support the Integration of third-country nationals in the European

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NEWS Join MFC Coaching and Peer-mentoring Programme

Join MFC Coaching and Peer-mentoring Programme

[divider] [divider] Business coaching and the personal development and self help industry is considered to be one of the booming industries today Brendon Burchard Best se

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NEWS Call for Entrepreneurs to the MFC-EMN Annual Conference 2018

Call for Entrepreneurs to the MFC-EMN Annual Conference 2018

[divider] [divider] In the framework of the MFC-EMN Annual Conference 2018, the Microfinance Centre (MFC) and the European Microfinance Network (EMN) are launching a cal

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NEWS Update of the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision

Update of the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision

The Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion is leading a process to update the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision. What is the Euro

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NEWS Fintech Marketplace Application Deadline Extended

Fintech Marketplace Application Deadline Extended

[divider] [divider] Deadline to submit your application to the Fintech Marketplace on MFC-EMN Annual Conference 2018 extended to 6th August! Fintech companies and tech pro

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NEWS Welcome to our new member: SMART CREDIT from Moldova!

Welcome to our new member: SMART CREDIT from Moldova!

The SMART CREDIT LLC is a moldavian microfinance institution operating in 5 branches, placed mainly in small cities: Ungheni (2 branches), Calarasi, Cimislia and Chisinau, orie

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NEWS 4th Annual CEO Forum Summit at the MFC-EMN Annual Conference 2018

4th Annual CEO Forum Summit at the MFC-EMN Annual Conference 2018

Dates: 5-6 October 2018 Location: Bilbao, Spain Topic: Microfinance and fintech 4th CEO Summit Agenda: Download 4th Annual CEO Forum Summit will take place at the end of

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