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 What does it need to become a digital leader in the microfinance space? Apart from introducing the technical infrastructure and effective processes and operations, mindsets must change. This can sometimes be overwhelming. However, with the right approach towards change, half of the work is already done. Digital Era: A
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
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
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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
Ciągle aktualne jest pytanie, kto jest zainteresowany i może finansować podmioty ekonomii społecznej, w szczególności zaś przedsiębiorstwa społeczne. Celem webinarium jest przedstawienie dobrych praktyk europejskich instytucji mikrofinansowych w zakresie finansowania ekonomii społecznej. Dobre praktyki instytucji mikrofinansowych w finansowaniu ekonomii społecznej: Studia przypadków UE Kiedy: Środa 10 maja 2023, 10:00 –
Data on impact & SDGs become crucial aspects to attract interest from (impact) investors and funding – in order to underpin the relevance, effectiveness and attractiveness of investments in microfinance to address social and environmental issues. Normal 0 21 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE When: Wednesday, (April 12),
The Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. Quick win to promote microfinance in your country. Join the webinar on Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 10.00 CET during which MFC with its two members: Georgian Microfinance Association and Adie will share the success of the Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. The main idea behind the
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What is Borrow Wisely! Campaign? The Borrow Wisely! promotes global
Ciągle aktualne jest pytanie, kto jest zainteresowany i może finansować podmioty ekonomii społecznej, w szczególności zaś przedsiębiorstwa społeczne. Celem webinarium jest przedstawienie dobrych praktyk europejskich instytucji mikrofinansowych w zakresie finansowania ekonomii społecznej. Dobre praktyki instytucji mikrofinansowych w finansowaniu ekonomii społecznej: Studia przypadków UE Kiedy: Środa 10 maja 2023, 10:00 –
Data on impact & SDGs become crucial aspects to attract interest from (impact) investors and funding – in order to underpin the relevance, effectiveness and attractiveness of investments in microfinance to address social and environmental issues. Normal 0 21 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE When: Wednesday, (April 12),
The Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. Quick win to promote microfinance in your country. Join the webinar on Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 10.00 CET during which MFC with its two members: Georgian Microfinance Association and Adie will share the success of the Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. The main idea behind the
Financial Inclusion that Works for Women opens with a tour of
As climate change-induced events increase in frequency, unpredictability, and severity,
Ciągle aktualne jest pytanie, kto jest zainteresowany i może finansować podmioty ekonomii społecznej, w szczególności zaś przedsiębiorstwa społeczne. Celem webinarium jest przedstawienie dobrych praktyk europejskich instytucji mikrofinansowych w zakresie finansowania ekonomii społecznej. Dobre praktyki instytucji mikrofinansowych w finansowaniu ekonomii społecznej: Studia przypadków UE Kiedy: Środa 10 maja 2023, 10:00 –
Data on impact & SDGs become crucial aspects to attract interest from (impact) investors and funding – in order to underpin the relevance, effectiveness and attractiveness of investments in microfinance to address social and environmental issues. Normal 0 21 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE When: Wednesday, (April 12),
The Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. Quick win to promote microfinance in your country. Join the webinar on Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 10.00 CET during which MFC with its two members: Georgian Microfinance Association and Adie will share the success of the Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. The main idea behind the
