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
This paper summarizes the results of research conducted among MFC members on the digital solutions. Results are presented against the MFC’s Digital Transformation Framework to illustrate the scope of the digitalization. Our research shows that MFIs’ digitalization efforts focus primarily on credit processes (both its internal processes and its customer-facing
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
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.
This policy paper is intended as a guide that explaining
Microfinance institutions are in a key position to help mitigate
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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Date: September 16th, 2022 The webinar present the solutions for
Introduction Doing business by microfinance clients is becoming more challenging
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
On this webpage you can find information about webinars dedicated
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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 2: Digital teams Date: 18 March 2021 💡 Most of us care about having good relations with colleagues. There are unpleasant situations, when they are not delivering what is expected of them job-wise and it’s on us to hold them accountable. Sending an email requesting improvement sounds tempting, but
Track 2: Digital teams Date: 11 March 2021 💡 Have you ever gotten an email that knocked you out for few minutes, keeping you wondering, who of your colleagues is an alien? Has a one sentence WhatsApp message from your boss raised your heart rate to dangerous levels? If yes,
Recent years have seen a number of crucial developments in
Normal 0 21 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE Within Green Inclusive Finance Recognition, Patria Credit from Romania has been recognized as a Leader in sustainable agricultural innovations for their contribution to the local agricultural market linkages. In this video, they shared its experience with projects such as its partnership
Discover how social investors can use EU funds to support the social economy by learning about the experience of the German Financing Agency for Social Entrepreneurship (FASE). FASE is operating the pioneering European Social Innovation and Impact Fund (ESIIF )— created to provide European early-stage social enterprises with the
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
Introduction Microfinance and social economy finance providers (“MF/SE providers”) in Europe can contribute significantly to the social, economic and environmental impact which is crucially needed for the achievement of the SDGs and the Agenda 2030. Sustainable Development Goals – measuring and reporting the progress When: Thursday, December 15, 2022,
The ESEM is the first social enterprise monitor on the European level, gathering survey data from social entrepreneurs from across Europe. 2,000 socially and environmentally minded entrepreneurs shared their experiences regarding social entrepreneurship in their respective countries. The ESEM Report provides key insights into national social enterprise ecosystems and into
Read the latest findings on Green Microfinance (by EMN in collaboration with e-MFP, Green Inclusive & Climate Smart Finance Action Group) Read the publication
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Introduction Microfinance and social economy finance providers (“MF/SE providers”) in Europe can contribute significantly to the social, economic and environmental impact which is crucially needed for the achievement of the SDGs and the Agenda 2030. Sustainable Development Goals – measuring and reporting the progress When: Thursday, December 15, 2022,
The ESEM is the first social enterprise monitor on the European level, gathering survey data from social entrepreneurs from across Europe. 2,000 socially and environmentally minded entrepreneurs shared their experiences regarding social entrepreneurship in their respective countries. The ESEM Report provides key insights into national social enterprise ecosystems and into
Read the latest findings on Green Microfinance (by EMN in collaboration with e-MFP, Green Inclusive & Climate Smart Finance Action Group) Read the publication
The ESEM is the first social enterprise monitor on the
Read the latest findings on Green Microfinance (by EMN in
Introduction Microfinance and social economy finance providers (“MF/SE providers”) in Europe can contribute significantly to the social, economic and environmental impact which is crucially needed for the achievement of the SDGs and the Agenda 2030. Sustainable Development Goals – measuring and reporting the progress When: Thursday, December 15, 2022,
The ESEM is the first social enterprise monitor on the European level, gathering survey data from social entrepreneurs from across Europe. 2,000 socially and environmentally minded entrepreneurs shared their experiences regarding social entrepreneurship in their respective countries. The ESEM Report provides key insights into national social enterprise ecosystems and into
Read the latest findings on Green Microfinance (by EMN in collaboration with e-MFP, Green Inclusive & Climate Smart Finance Action Group) Read the publication
