Capacity building needs of social finance providers
MFC aims at building capacity of members and partners for
MFC aims at building capacity of members and partners for
Read the executive summary of key trends in microfinance sector
MFC aims at building capacity of members and partners for mission driven, sustainable microfinance, concerned with climate protection issues, fostering social and digital inclusion. Over the year 2022, MFC used its interactions with members and partners to map the needs of social finance providers and to identify viable solutions. It
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
Early 2022, MFC has kicked off the work around mapping of the key international and national stakeholders, that are engaged in social finance in European Union. The work in progress covers identification of social finance providers, investors, support organizations, industry networks, local authorities and relevant partners. Feel free to download
Read the brief case studies, summarizing leading MFIs efforts in
The following paper summarises the main messages presented during the
The 2022 edition of the report on the status of microfinance in Europe, compiled by the European Microfinance Network and the Microfinance Centre, is out now. This is the 10th edition of the Overview Survey, and it was a joint effort between the European Microfinance Network and Microfinance Centre for
Introduction EU microfinance institutions need constant updating with regards to the EU funding available for microfinance. As InvestEU is a new EU investment programme, necessary updates should be provided to satisfy the MFI information needs in the area of social investment. InvestEU – Boosting Social Investment in the EU When:
Introduction The Overview Survery (OS) conducted biannualy by EMN and MFC has seen a large increase in the MFI and the public’s interest in Green Products and Green Microfinance. The OS showed that 16% of MFIs have dedicated energy-efficiency loan products, 23% plan to introduce more of such products in
This policy paper is intended as a guide that explaining
Microfinance institutions are in a key position to help mitigate
This policy paper is intended as a guide that explaining what financial and non-financial support is available for the microfinance sector in Europe to adapt their business models to better respond to post COVID-19 recovery efforts through digitalizing their operations and supporting their clients in this transition. The paper also
Microfinance institutions are in a key position to help mitigate the effects of human capital flight that manifests between East and West Europe. We want to propose public-private partnership initiatives that would combine the social mission of microfinance with the solidarity mechanisms within Europe, to renew investment in local entrepreneurship
Every day in Europe, 2.8 million social economy enterprises employing some 19.1 million people are dedicated to solving societal challenges whilst running a sustainable business. All in all, this accounts for some 6.3% of the total paid workforce in Europe. Unlike traditional businesses, social enterprises create revenues and profits that
Date: September 16th, 2022 The webinar present the solutions for
Introduction Doing business by microfinance clients is becoming more challenging
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
This Working Paper is the first paper resulting from a research project on “Strengthening Financial Inclusion through Digitalization: (SFIDE). The project aims to investigate the potential of technological and financial innovation to increase the efficiency of the inclusive finance sector, through the identification and promotion of best practices. The paper
Digital financial services offer real hope to help the world get back on track from the severe negative impacts from COVID-19. Building on the success of the 2018 edition, this new version provides updated and extensive evidence-based examples of the benefits of digital financial services for the 13 relevant Sustainable Development
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This policy paper is intended as a guide that explaining what financial and non-financial support is available for the microfinance sector in Europe to adapt their business models to better respond to post COVID-19 recovery efforts through digitalizing their operations and supporting their clients in this transition. The paper also
Read the latest case studies : Best practice in microfinance: Effects and response to the COVID-19 pandemic (2022) Best practice in microfinance: Expanding financial inclusion to populations with a refugee or migrant background (2022) Best practice in microfinance: Non-Financial Services targeting women-led MSME clients (2022) Best practice in microfinance :
Microfinance has never faced a challenge like the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers are eager to understand how the unfolding crisis is affecting microfinance clients and providers, and several ongoing studies are gathering quantitative data to measure the impact. Existing initiatives don’t, however, gather qualitative data on the pressures that MFIs are
Recent years have seen a number of crucial developments in
Closing of the Social Finance Vibe 2022, including: Insights to inspire from Sophie Sirtaine, CGAP CEO Financial services in building resilience The world today is rattled with unprecedented shocks and crises, but if the unbanked and underbanked are left behind, development agendas risk failing at their original mission to help
Recent years have seen a number of crucial developments in social and environmental performance reporting. Here we examine the key impact measurement frameworks in use today by various microfinance sector stakeholders — and tap into the insights of practitioners on collecting and reporting these indicators. The recording was made as
In this recording, the leader in financing social economy in Italy and Spain: Gabriele Giugglieti from Banca Etica is sharing his expert insights on the ideal conditions for the social economy to thrive and how social finance providers can support this growth. You can also learn about the roots of
Has your MFI been asking itself these questions? How can
When: Friday, 29 September, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Transform Together Fund & green skills building among vulnerable groups Join the webinar to learn more about grant opportunities for social finance actors and to discuss the example of
When: Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Transform Together Fund & digital skills building among vulnerable groups Join the webinar to learn more about grant opportunities for social finance actors and to discuss the example of
When: Thursday, 3 October, 2023 at 11:00 – 13:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Join our webinar as we demystify the world of digital transformation and its critical role in shaping the future of businesses. Discover how fostering a culture of innovation,
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When: Friday, 29 September, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Transform Together Fund & green skills building among vulnerable groups Join the webinar to learn more about grant opportunities for social finance actors and to discuss the example of
When: Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Transform Together Fund & digital skills building among vulnerable groups Join the webinar to learn more about grant opportunities for social finance actors and to discuss the example of
When: Thursday, 3 October, 2023 at 11:00 – 13:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Join our webinar as we demystify the world of digital transformation and its critical role in shaping the future of businesses. Discover how fostering a culture of innovation,
The German Sparkassenstiftung (German Savings Banks Foundation for International Cooperation,
This Working Paper is the first paper resulting from a
When: Friday, 29 September, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Transform Together Fund & green skills building among vulnerable groups Join the webinar to learn more about grant opportunities for social finance actors and to discuss the example of
When: Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Transform Together Fund & digital skills building among vulnerable groups Join the webinar to learn more about grant opportunities for social finance actors and to discuss the example of
When: Thursday, 3 October, 2023 at 11:00 – 13:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Register Join our webinar as we demystify the world of digital transformation and its critical role in shaping the future of businesses. Discover how fostering a culture of innovation,
