Microfinance Business Models
The paper identifies the key building blocks of a microfinance
The paper identifies the key building blocks of a microfinance
In 2021, the efforts of microfinance institutions focused on recovering
This paper summarizes the data collected by the Microfinance Centre (MFC) through a survey of microfinance institutions in Europe to assess the impact of COVID-19 crisis on the situation of microfinance institutions and their clients. The results show that while the pandemic touched all countries in the EU, the severity
“Digital Finance Tech Handbook” is a short and practical handbook for microfinance managers in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) that aims to build an understanding of the main technological trends and solutions that support future growth. Read the publication: TECH HANDBOOK
The case studies present findings on the current state of the fintech industry in six countries: (UK, Netherlands, Poland, Ukraine, Turkey and the Czech Republic) in the context of their potential contribution (positive and negative) to financial inclusion and financial health of individuals and small businesses. The summary paper offers
Read the brief case studies, summarizing leading MFIs efforts in
The following paper summarises the main messages presented during the
By Piotr Koryński, for MFC CEO FORUM “It often happens that I wake up at night and begin to think about the serious problems afflicting the world and I tell myself; ‘I must talk to the pope about it’. Then the next day when I wake up, I remember that
The case studies present findings on the current state of the fintech industry in six countries: (UK, Netherlands, Poland, Ukraine, Turkey and the Czech Republic) in the context of their potential contribution (positive and negative) to financial inclusion and financial health of individuals and small businesses. The summary paper offers
The Global SME Finance Forum 2020 meeting connects more than 650 senior bankers, tech leaders and policymakers from 75 or more countries. It is the largest, most high-level, technically in-depth meeting on SME financing that occurs in the world each year. Visit Global SME Finance Forum 2020 official website.
Microfinance institutions are in a key position to help mitigate
Every day in Europe, 2.8 million social economy enterprises employing
The microfinance sector is in rapid development within the EU at a time when micro-entrepreneurship is becoming a growing option next to salary employment or unemployment benefits. In this framework, all efforts should be developed at EU level to support the microfinance sector in terms of policies, regulation, finance
Supporting entrepreneurs setting up their own business is one of the objectives of the European Social Fund (ESF). ESF offers a range of funding opportunities for financial and non-financial services. It has been used to co-finance entrepreneurship training and guarantee funds in different countries such as Lithuania, France and
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
Webinar on Engagement banking – applications for MFIsWhen: Tuesday, April 12th,
Introduction Sharing the experience of the partnership of FED Invest,
European MSEs often struggle to keep up with the pace of digital transformation. Digital skills development is key to benefit from the digital revolution and overcome the existing skills gaps. It is also crucial from the point of view of overcoming the impact of the pandemic. The benefits of developing
Thursday, December 9th, 11:00 – 12:15 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo)De Tribes are next generation teams. They create stronger bonds, higher commitment and bigger sense of collectveness. Also, they go beyond traditional teams structures and culture – they are much more informal, discrete, … tribal. Leading tribes requires new
Monday, December 6th, 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) The webinar showcased a novel approach to data analysis – a datathon. During the webinar, KMF – a leading MFI in Kazakhstan revealed how their research questions were answered through the data analysis conducted by Mastercard’s a
On this webpage you can find information about webinars dedicated
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Microfinance business – Before and After Covid-19 MFC Member, Impactiive, started a series of articles on the microfinance industry current situation and future perspectives. Our Team at the Microfinance Centre found their broad approach and analysis thought-provoking and we recommed that read to any microfinance #professional who wants to start a discussion on the
MFC invites you to our special series of webinars featuring , & to learn and discuss! Webinar no 1 | KEEP CALM, ADAPT AND CARRY ON Date: Wednesday, 3 March 2021 at 11:00 (CET) Language: English Register here March 2021, approximately 1 year after Europe became the active center
The European Union is offering this webinar to microfinance institutions (MFI) interested in exploring the impact of the pandemic on MSME oriented finance in Europe and what can be done to support FIs to transition into a post pandemic world. A FUNDER IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED Date: Wednesday,
Track 1: Leadership in digital era Date: June 17th 2021
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The Microfinance Centre with support of The European Union is offering a webinar to microfinance institutions (MFI) interested in building a flexible financial plan, as well as a long-term strategic model to ensure their preparedness for future market crises and opportunities. The session will take place on 29 April. This
Microfinance Centre with support of The European Union is offering a webinar for microfinance institutions (MFI) interested in preparing both their permanent staff and volunteers to efficiently recognize and manage risks both in the current pandemic situation, as well as in the future. The session will take place on 23
Microfinance Centre with support of The European Union is offering a webinar for microfinance institutions (MFI) interested in finding new cost-efficient ways to adjust their lending processes and products to respond to the current conditions of a market lock-down in many European states. The session will take place on 22
Has your MFI been asking itself these questions? How can
Introduction Explore how can the experience of the EU crowdfunding platforms be adapted by microfinance practitioners to expand their outreach to micro and social enterprises. What can microfinance learn from the EU crowdfunding? When: Friday, April 22, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English https://youtu.be/DiuIz3P9zck Microfinance is
We are delighted to welcome ASPEKT as a new member of the Microfinance Network. Their expertise will prove an essential contribution to the membership’s efforts towards digitalization and we look forward to our collaborations! ASPEKT is Software Development and IT Consulting Company delivering innovative software solutions, comprised under the Aspekt
Albanian Microfinance Association held an online workshop themed: “Green Transformation and Microfinance” As part of the activities carried out by providers and products of microfinance services throughout Europe, implementing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans is a new groth strategy for the region,leaping from a traditional economic model to
Project title: Enhancing refugees’ financial inclusion (access to microfinance and business
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Introduction Explore how can the experience of the EU crowdfunding platforms be adapted by microfinance practitioners to expand their outreach to micro and social enterprises. What can microfinance learn from the EU crowdfunding? When: Friday, April 22, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English https://youtu.be/DiuIz3P9zck Microfinance is
We are delighted to welcome ASPEKT as a new member of the Microfinance Network. Their expertise will prove an essential contribution to the membership’s efforts towards digitalization and we look forward to our collaborations! ASPEKT is Software Development and IT Consulting Company delivering innovative software solutions, comprised under the Aspekt
Albanian Microfinance Association held an online workshop themed: “Green Transformation and Microfinance” As part of the activities carried out by providers and products of microfinance services throughout Europe, implementing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans is a new groth strategy for the region,leaping from a traditional economic model to
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Albanian Microfinance Association held an online workshop themed: “Green Transformation
Introduction Explore how can the experience of the EU crowdfunding platforms be adapted by microfinance practitioners to expand their outreach to micro and social enterprises. What can microfinance learn from the EU crowdfunding? When: Friday, April 22, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 CET (Amsterdam / Warsaw / Sarajevo) Language: English https://youtu.be/DiuIz3P9zck Microfinance is
We are delighted to welcome ASPEKT as a new member of the Microfinance Network. Their expertise will prove an essential contribution to the membership’s efforts towards digitalization and we look forward to our collaborations! ASPEKT is Software Development and IT Consulting Company delivering innovative software solutions, comprised under the Aspekt
Albanian Microfinance Association held an online workshop themed: “Green Transformation and Microfinance” As part of the activities carried out by providers and products of microfinance services throughout Europe, implementing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans is a new groth strategy for the region,leaping from a traditional economic model to
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