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
The paper offers a glimpse into the emerging green microfinance activities within the microfinance sector in the EU. While there are some encouraging examples of introducing sustainable green economy products into the scope of microfinance loans, green microfinance is in its early stages of development rarely reaching any significant percentage
The publication presents a novel approach to data analysis in microfinace – a datathon – and provides insights into the process and results of a dathaton conducted by Mastercard’s a team of international analysts in the leading microfinance institution in Central Asia – KMF. The paper begins with the introduction
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
Read the brief case studies, summarizing leading MFIs efforts in
The following paper summarises the main messages presented during the
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
Our partners from European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) are organizing a survey for microfinance sector in order to assess its challenges and priorities. Deadline to fill in the survey : 23 June 2020, Tuesday It is the third e-MFP Compass survey – a special edition version of the survey specifically looking
We want to help you solve your circular economy challenges! Business4Change is a 2-day Hackathon and initiative of the European Commission to be held on 16-17 November in Brussels, Belgium. The focus of the Hackathon is to help businesses like yours with their transition to the circular economy. Teams of
This policy paper is intended as a guide that explaining
Microfinance institutions are in a key position to help mitigate
92% of the total number of enterprises in Europe are microenterprises with less than ten employees. The setting up of microenterprises has become more attractive for a wider strata of population than before. However, based on several recent studies, the national frameworks for entrepreneurship in the EU member states
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
Date: September 16th, 2022 The webinar present the solutions for
Introduction Doing business by microfinance clients is becoming more challenging
Introduction Pandemic boosted development of digital services in finance ecosystem. MCPs try to keep up with the growing offer of commercial banks but they don’t have as much resources, practical knowledge about new solutions, sometimes they suffer from lack of legal regulations. Digital identity opens new opportunities for MFIs to
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
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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This brief contains insights needed to support MSME recovery. It summarizes and analyzes the first wave of data from a research project on the financial health of MSME owners/operators during COVID-19. At the program’s core is a longitudinal, six-wave survey in four countries: Colombia, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria. In each
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
Recent years have seen a number of crucial developments in
Here you can learn about MicroEurope, an innovative social investment company promoted by eight professionals and three leading European investment companies who all have common roots and broad experience in the microfinance sector addressing gaps in financing MFIs. This video was recorded during the virtual conference Social Finance Vibe
What is the outlook for the most advanced markets in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of the use of financial instruments for supporting the social economy? During this session, representatives of public institutions from Bulgaria, Romania and Poland shared their experience in financing social economy actors. They also identified
Green transitioning means more than simply monitoring your institution’s carbon footprint. MFIs often struggle to adopt a holistic approach because of a lack of understanding of what it takes to be an environmentally responsible institution. The session provids a deeper insight into how the microfinance sector in Europe complies with
Has your MFI been asking itself these questions? How can
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
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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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
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
The ESEM is the first social enterprise monitor on the
Read the latest findings on Green Microfinance (by EMN in
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
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
