Microfinance in Europe: Survey Report (2020 Edition)
This Survey Report presents a detailed snapshot of the microfinance sector up
This Survey Report presents a detailed snapshot of the microfinance sector up
This paper summarizes the results of research conducted among MFC
The case study presents findings on the current state of the fintech industry in Ukraine in the context of the potential contribution (positive and negative) to financial inclusion and financial health of individuals and small businesses. Read the publication: UKRAINE_FINTECH CASE STUDY
The case study presents findings on the current state of the fintech industry in the UK in the context of the potential contribution (positive and negative) to financial inclusion and financial health of individuals and small businesses. Read the publication: UK_FINTECH CASE STUDY
The case study presents findings on the current state of the fintech industry in Turkey in the context of the potential contribution (positive and negative) to financial inclusion and financial health of individuals and small businesses. Read the publication: TURKEY_FINTECH CASE STUDY
22 September 2020 KMF is the largest MFI in Kazakhstan,
Digitalizing internal communication 25 February 2020, Tuesday, 11:00-12:00 (Warsaw, Amsterdam,
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.
Know your client! – this call has never retired. We observe that MFIs underestimate their clients’ digital readiness. “Our clients do not use Internet” we keep on hearing, while the number of clients engaging with Internet grows at great pace. Together with member MFIs, MFC developed a practical set of
Social Banking activities helped to create and preserve almost 45.000 jobs across CEE Since its launch, 30,000 clients were supported with financing, education and/or mentoring Erste Social Banking supports starting entrepreneurs, microfinance businesses, social organisations and people in financial difficulties Financing efforts are combined with financial education to ensure sustainable
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
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Track 1: Leadership in Digital Era Date: 6 May 2021
Track 1: Leadership in Digital Era Date: 6 May 2021 💡 In order to embrace fast pace of change and the blessing of digitalization, as a leader, you need to have the right people in your boat. Digital transformation is rarely about firing and hiring new people. Neither it is about
Last year it was more than impressive. MFC hosted over 1000 participants during #DigLitBootcamp sessions organized in 2020. Not only our attendees learned a lot*, which is the most important goal, but they joined us from 154 different institutions, spread around 55 countries! To follow up last year’s Digital Literacy
Track 2: Digital teams Date: 15 April 2021 💡 Some people simply hate meetings, as there is a lot of talking, and no results. It might be even worse with online meetings, when there is no chance to “close the deal” while having a break or informal conversations outside the
On this webpage you can find information about webinars dedicated
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MFC invites you to our special series of webinars featuring , & to learn and discuss! Webinar no 2 | DIGITALIZE OR DIE Date: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 at 11:00 (CET) Language: English Register here For many years now there has been a need for traditional financial institutions to
Last year’s BWC results are here for you to consult. The participants, assisted by MFC team, have done a tremendous job to adapt the Campaign to the pandemic reality. General outreach of the Campaign in 2020 You surely are curious of the overall outreach of #Borrow Wisely last year.
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. What are the webinars about? The first webinar will
Track 1: Leadership in digital era Date: June 17th 2021
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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
Opportunities and enablers of digitalisation for microfinance institutions (19/12/2018) Download webinar recording (audio) To help all interested European microfinance institutions understand better how to position themselves in the digital space, the European Commission sponsored a webinar organised under the umbrella of the EaSI Technical Assistance for Microfinance programme and hosted by
Has your MFI been asking itself these questions? How can
#LiDE: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, 11:00 – 12:15 CET For MFIs with large country coverage, especially the recruitment of field staff poses some logistical challenges. A the same time, Covid-19 boosted practices of digital outreach and recruitment of staff. However, virtual methods unfold the challenge on both sides: an employee experiences
Share your experiences of digital support for your clients and present them at the MFC Conference! Building digital business skills To support digitalization of the microfinance clients, the Microfinance Centre is opening a call for financial institutions from Europe and Central Asia who want to share their tools, and experiences about
What is Borrow Wisely! Campaign? The Borrow Wisely! promotes global client protection standards. This annual international campaign is led by the MFC and its partners. We work with any institution that is a responsible lender (complying with current global standards of client protection) working in the Europe and Central Asian
What is Borrow Wisely! Campaign? The Borrow Wisely! promotes global
On this webpage you can find information about webinars dedicated
#LiDE: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, 11:00 – 12:15 CET For MFIs with large country coverage, especially the recruitment of field staff poses some logistical challenges. A the same time, Covid-19 boosted practices of digital outreach and recruitment of staff. However, virtual methods unfold the challenge on both sides: an employee experiences
Share your experiences of digital support for your clients and present them at the MFC Conference! Building digital business skills To support digitalization of the microfinance clients, the Microfinance Centre is opening a call for financial institutions from Europe and Central Asia who want to share their tools, and experiences about
What is Borrow Wisely! Campaign? The Borrow Wisely! promotes global client protection standards. This annual international campaign is led by the MFC and its partners. We work with any institution that is a responsible lender (complying with current global standards of client protection) working in the Europe and Central Asian
In 2011, the European Commission presented the Social Business
Read the new Impact Report by Banca Etica, an
#LiDE: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, 11:00 – 12:15 CET For MFIs with large country coverage, especially the recruitment of field staff poses some logistical challenges. A the same time, Covid-19 boosted practices of digital outreach and recruitment of staff. However, virtual methods unfold the challenge on both sides: an employee experiences
Share your experiences of digital support for your clients and present them at the MFC Conference! Building digital business skills To support digitalization of the microfinance clients, the Microfinance Centre is opening a call for financial institutions from Europe and Central Asia who want to share their tools, and experiences about
What is Borrow Wisely! Campaign? The Borrow Wisely! promotes global client protection standards. This annual international campaign is led by the MFC and its partners. We work with any institution that is a responsible lender (complying with current global standards of client protection) working in the Europe and Central Asian
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