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Microfinance in Europe: Survey Report. 2022 Edition

 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

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Microfinance Business Models

The paper identifies the key building blocks of a microfinance business model and reviews their relevance in view of the recent pandemic crisis. The changes to the business models are analysed from the point of view financial sustainability, operational efficiency, resiliency towards external shocks and institutional capacity to provide services.

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MFC Barometer of Trends in Microfinance – 2021 Edition

In 2021, the efforts of microfinance institutions focused on recovering to their pre-Covid-19 levels of activities and on building further resilience to the upcoming waves of the pandemic, while at the same time exploring new opportunities and venturing into the new areas of operations. The following is a brief summary

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MFC case studies

Microfinance in Europe: Survey Report (2020 Edition)

This Survey Report presents a detailed snapshot of the microfinance sector up until the very beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, with information gathered in 2018-2019. However, based on additional data collected during the first semester of 2020, we were also able to produce a chapter on the preliminary impact of the pandemic on

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MFC Policy Papers

Policy Papers 2009-2016

  MFC Policy Paper No.5: Demystifying the role of microfinance in job creation The paper discusses the role of microfinance in job creation through self-employment and microenterprise. Despite high expectations, in general microenterprises have a limited however socially important contribution to job creation. It is necessary to distinguish between growth-oriented

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Policy Publications. Archive: 2002-2008

Policy Monitor No. 13, September 2008 (in English, in Russian) Policy Monitor No. 12, January 2008 (in English, in Russian) Policy Monitor No.11, May 2007 (in English, in Russian) Policy Monitor No. 10, January 2007 (in English, in Russian) Policy Monitor No. 9, May 2006 (in English, in Russian) Policy

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MFC Webinars on Digitalisation

The Promise of Fintech for Micro and Small Enterprises

Nearly 500 million micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are estimated to be operating around the world. Access to credit and other financial services is critical to the growth and sustainability of these businesses, and consequentially to the low-income and vulnerable populations which rely on MSEs for their livelihoods. Yet despite

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Webinar: Products and services for SMEs

Date: September 16th, 2022 The webinar present the solutions for micro and small businesses, offered by Mastercard in partnership with financial institutions. MFIs, in search for ready to use digital solutions for their clients, can learn what they need to prepare for in order to utilize the available opportunities. Speakers: 

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MFC Webinars on Covid Response

Crisis Roadmap for Microfinance Institutions: COVID-19 and Beyond

The crisis response roadmap is designed to help MFIs navigate the COVID-19 health pandemic and its economic impact, and to provide guidance on recommended practices that are relevant today and for future crises. Drawing from the industry’s experiences with previous crises, this roadmap guides MFIs through a series of practical steps to

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Other video and MFC Webinars

#SFV2022 EU Funding for Microfinance and the Social Economy

Our experts discussed overview of current opportunities for MFIs and social enterprise finance providers in terms of EU programmes and initiatives such as InvestEU, SIFTA, fi-compass/AMIF.   This video was recorded during the virtual conference Social Finance Vibe 2022: Towards a Resilient Future, organized by Microfinance Centre on November 9-10.  https://youtu.be/YDN4W7BtBLs

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#SFV2022 Talk with Leaders: Karolina Witeska-Chmielewska, FDPA, Poland

Within Green Inclusive Finance Recognition, The Foundation for the Development of Polish Agriculture (FDPA) has been recognized as a Leader in sustainable agriculture innovation  for the capacity building of farmers in environmentally friendly agriculture. In this video, FDPA shares their experience and examples of initiatives.     This video was recorded

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MFC Tools to be used by Clients

Webinar: MFC and Tech to the Rescue

  When: Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Join As you may already know, MFC and Tech To The Rescue (TTTR) – a global platform that connects nonprofits with tech companies – have established a cooperation in August this year.

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Other MFC Tools

Webinar: MFC and Tech to the Rescue

  When: Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Join As you may already know, MFC and Tech To The Rescue (TTTR) – a global platform that connects nonprofits with tech companies – have established a cooperation in August this year.

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External publications

Webinar: MFC and Tech to the Rescue

  When: Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English Free of charge Join As you may already know, MFC and Tech To The Rescue (TTTR) – a global platform that connects nonprofits with tech companies – have established a cooperation in August this year.

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This initiative has received financial support from the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation “EaSI” (2014-2020). For further information please consult: http://ec.europa.eu/social/easi