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
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
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
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
INTRODUCTION What does it need to become a digital leader
Introduction Pandemic boosted development of digital services in finance ecosystem.
Read the brief case studies, summarizing leading MFIs efforts in digitalisation. Each case focuses on differet aspect: digital marketing, digital loan process, digtal payments, and more. Effective Digital Communication This piece reviewes digital communication of a few leading MFIs from Moldova, Macedonia, Serbia and UK. It sets up four basic
This is the fifth comparative evaluation study of the microfinance sector in Romania and it aims to achieve several objectives: To determine the trends of the evolution of the microfinance sector in Romania within the 2019- 2020 period and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the evolution of the
September 15th, 11:00 – 11:40 CET The virtual session was part of MFC Annual Conference Social Finance Vibe 2021: Pandemic Reboot – a three-day event on 14-16 September, 2021 During the session, representatives of financial providers and support organizations presented their tools and approaches to assisting microentrepreneurs in using digital channels
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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
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
IntroductionAdoption of the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP) by the European Commission in December 2021 can be seen as a herald of changes in thinking about the economy. In the SEAP EC has recognized social enterprises and social economy organizations as the engine of sustainable development but also proposed concrete instruments in order to
We are thrilled to announce that a Memorandum of understanding between associations of MFIs of Central Asian countries was signed on 30th June during the 24th MFC Annual Conference in Istanbul. This initiative was put forward by The Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kazakhstan (AMFOK), a long-standing member of the
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
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IntroductionAdoption of the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP) by the European Commission in December 2021 can be seen as a herald of changes in thinking about the economy. In the SEAP EC has recognized social enterprises and social economy organizations as the engine of sustainable development but also proposed concrete instruments in order to
We are thrilled to announce that a Memorandum of understanding between associations of MFIs of Central Asian countries was signed on 30th June during the 24th MFC Annual Conference in Istanbul. This initiative was put forward by The Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kazakhstan (AMFOK), a long-standing member of the
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
This report analyses the potential of integrating the Sustainable Development
The goal of impact measurement is to manage and control
IntroductionAdoption of the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP) by the European Commission in December 2021 can be seen as a herald of changes in thinking about the economy. In the SEAP EC has recognized social enterprises and social economy organizations as the engine of sustainable development but also proposed concrete instruments in order to
We are thrilled to announce that a Memorandum of understanding between associations of MFIs of Central Asian countries was signed on 30th June during the 24th MFC Annual Conference in Istanbul. This initiative was put forward by The Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kazakhstan (AMFOK), a long-standing member of the
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
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