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The European Investment Fund and Erste Group sign EUR 50 million deal to finance social enterprises
[divider] [divider] The European Investment Fund and Erste Group sign EUR 50 million deal to finance social enterprises in Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romani
Read more ...MFC co-organized Central American Microfinance Network Meeting in Warsaw
[divider] Members of the Red Katalysis Microfinance Network from Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua met in Warsaw last week Tuesday and Wednesday for a 2-day conference
Read more ...Macedonia hosted the 3rd Regional forum: Human resources in Microfinance
[divider] [divider] On May 13-14, 2018, the Alliance of Microfinance Organizations hosted the 3rd regional microfinance forum “Human resources in Microfinance-Current t
Read more ...Current State of the Microfinance Sector in Kazakhstan: 149 organizations are operating
[divider] [divider] According to the register of microfinance organizations (MFIs) of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NB RK) on January 1, 2018 149 organiz
Read more ...Microfinance Centre Joins Finance Watch
[divider] [divider] Finance Watch, the independent non-profit organisation that defends the public interest in financial reform and regulation, has taken over the activitie
Read more ...Central American Microfinance Network Meets in Warsaw
[divider] [divider] Members of the Katalysis Network will meet in Warsaw this week Tuesday and Wednesday for an annual meeting and 2-day conference co-organized with the Microf
Read more ...Webinar: Transforming Microfinance Operations for a Digital World
Topic: Transforming Microfinance Operations for a Digital World Date: June 13, 2018, 14:00 – 15:00 CET Presenters: Nicole Van Der Tuin, Chief Executive Officer and David Kr
Read more ...MFC Signed Strategic Partnership with the MNBFIA (Mongolia) and MCPI (Philippines)
[divider] [divider] MFC’s Partnership Programme for Country Associations is a new initiative that is expected to move the cooperation with country level microfinance network
Read more ...Call for Proposals: evaluation of MFC’s partnership with the European Commission
[divider] The Microfinance Centre looks for a consultant to conduct the evaluation of its 2018-2021 Strategic Partnership Agreement Framework with the European Commission. Co
Read more ...MFC Working Group works on the Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Providers concluded
[divider] [divider] In January 2018 the Microfinance Centre initiated a working group with the objective to revise the EU Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Providers c
Read more ...Attend to Saving Groups Workshop!
Topic: Saving Group Movement in Europe: A new way to foster financial and social empowerment Date: Tuesday 19th of June 2018, 9 am – 4:30 pm Location: The Hague Universi
Read more ...Apply for Scholarship for the Rural and Agricultural Finance Program!
[divider] [divider] Training dates: July 16th - 27th, 2018 Training location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Scholarships application deadline: May 21th, 2018 The 4th Editi
Read more ...Join Borrow Wisely Campaign 2018!
[divider] [divider] Want to promote international client protection standards and responsible lending? Join Borrow Wisely campaign 2018! This year, the Microfinance Centr
Read more ...MFC-EMN Annual Conference News: the Main Topic and Location are Set
[divider] [divider] Microfinance Centre (MFC) and European Microfinance Network (EMN) are pleased to announce that their joint annual conference will take place in the Eus
Read more ...MFC Signed Strategic Partnership with CMF (Nepal) Expanding Cooperation with Country Associations beyond Europe and Central Asia
[divider] [divider] MFC expands its cooperation through entering strategic partnerships with national networks beyond Europe and Central Asia. We believe this will allow us to
Read more ...MFC Members Fondi BESA and FAER has been awarded ECoCG
[divider] [divider] The European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision (ECoCG) provides a set of standards in terms of management, governance, risk management, rep
Read more ...The European Commission: Call for Applications for the Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises
[divider] [divider] Application deadline: 18 May 2018 The European Commission’s Directorate - General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (
Read more ...Give your feedback for EC: A simplified prospectus for companies and investors in Europe
[divider] [divider] Feedback period: 24 April 2018 - 22 May 2018 The European Commission would like to hear your views about a simplified prospectus for companies and in
Read more ...Apply for Scholarship for the 2018 Boulder Microfinance Training in English!
[divider] [divider] Training dates: July 23rd to August 3rd, 2018 Scholarships application deadline: May 21th, 2018 The 24th Edition of the Boulder Microfinance Trainin
Read more ...The Azerbaijan Micro-finance Association Awards 2018
[divider] [divider] The Azerbaijan Micro-finance Association (AMFA) held its 11th Annual Award Dinner on 20 April, 2018. According to its set tradition, Award Din
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