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NEWS The European Investment Fund and Erste Group sign EUR 50 million deal to finance social enterprises

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

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NEWS MFC co-organized Central American Microfinance Network Meeting in Warsaw

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

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NEWS Macedonia hosted the 3rd Regional forum: Human resources in Microfinance

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

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NEWS Current State of the Microfinance Sector in Kazakhstan: 149 organizations are operating

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

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NEWS Microfinance Centre Joins Finance Watch

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

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NEWS Central American Microfinance Network Meets in Warsaw

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

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NEWS Webinar: Transforming Microfinance Operations for a Digital World

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

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NEWS MFC Signed Strategic Partnership with the MNBFIA (Mongolia) and MCPI (Philippines)

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

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NEWS Call for Proposals: evaluation of MFC’s partnership with the European Commission

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

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NEWS MFC Working Group works on the Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Providers concluded

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

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NEWS Attend to Saving Groups Workshop!

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

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NEWS Apply for Scholarship for the Rural and Agricultural Finance Program!

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

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NEWS Join Borrow Wisely Campaign 2018!

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

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NEWS MFC-EMN Annual Conference News: the Main Topic and Location are Set

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

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NEWS MFC Signed Strategic Partnership with CMF (Nepal) Expanding Cooperation with Country Associations beyond Europe and Central Asia

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

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NEWS MFC Members Fondi BESA and FAER has been awarded ECoCG

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

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NEWS The European Commission: Call for Applications for the Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises

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 (

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NEWS Give your feedback for EC: A simplified prospectus for companies and investors in Europe

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

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NEWS Apply for Scholarship for the 2018 Boulder Microfinance Training in English!

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

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NEWS The Azerbaijan Micro-finance Association Awards 2018

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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