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 Microfinace Centre, the CERISE and the SPTF in cooperation with e-MFP Making Microfinance Responsible (MIR) Action Group have published brief “The Universal Standards for Social Performance Management – Where do we go from here?” The brief presents lessons from five years of promoting the Universal Standards for social
This MFC’s research paper considers the (mis)match between the financing needs of European MSMEs and the perception of availability of external financing. Publisher: Microfinance Centre Authors: Justyna Pytkowska, Piotr Koryński Year: 2018 Download “Between Needs and Availability: The External Financing Gap Indicator” Our question is: how do changes in the perceived need for
Social performance management (SPM) refers to the systems that organizations use to achieve their stated social mission. As a part of Microfinance Centres’ ongoing efforts to promote social performance and support to MFC members in SPM implementation, we developed Social Performance Management Report based on data collected from 25 financial institutions, MFC
Read the brief case studies, summarizing leading MFIs efforts in
The following paper summarises the main messages presented during the
This year, we continue exploring the conditions for business creation and the role of microfinance vis-a-vis start-ups. This year, we are teaming up with the European Microfinance Network (EMN) to carry out the project in 8 countries: Albania, Germany, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Spain and the UK. This project is
In early October, MFC staff visited Romania to meet with a range of stakeholders (including MFC members Vitas and GoodBee) to discuss how the microfinance sector currently supports start-up businesses, what challenges the sector faces in that work and the opportunities to expand that support in future. Among key issues
This policy paper is intended as a guide that explaining
Microfinance institutions are in a key position to help mitigate
Date: September 16th, 2022 The webinar present the solutions for
Introduction Doing business by microfinance clients is becoming more challenging
Вебинар 18.05.2021 Вебинар будет посвящен работе с социальными сетями в контексте микрофинансовой организации: Стратегия работы с соц. сетями: что важно? Как оценить эффективность продвижения в соц.сетях? Как построить работу с соц. сетями в организации? Как нарастить базу подписчиков / фолловеров? Во время вебинара будут рассмотрены успешные кейсы из сектора микрофинансирования, а
Date: 20th May 2021 💡 Your MFI does not need to fall behind with digitalization. Embracing innovation requires setting up a few practical systems. It also requires the courage to change your definition of failure. ➡ In this webinar, we are helping MFIs to define and manage their structure for supporting
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
On this webpage you can find information about webinars dedicated
Посмотрите видеозаписи серии вебинаров «Как построить корпоративную иммунную систему в
Microfinance Centre is inviting you to watch two webinars where we will be presenting the findings of our research. The surveys aimed at assessing the impact of the pandemic both on microfinance institutions and their clients. READ THE SUMMARY PAPER The results were presented by Kinga Dąbrowska and
Coronavirus: EIF and European Commission Launch New Covid-19 Measures Supporting Micro- and Social Enterprises Under the Eur 400m EaSI Guarantee Instrument Enhanced terms under the EaSI Guarantee Instrument to support micro- and social enterprises in response to COVID-19 Call for Expression of interest launched today available for intermediaries with
At the initiative of Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, MFC with a group of microfinance lenders and key players in inclusive finance worked on a set of principles to better support the microfinance sector in the health and economic crisis caused by the Covid-19. Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, ADA, Alterfin, Cerise,
Recent years have seen a number of crucial developments in
Welcoming remarks by MFC Management Board and Brunilda Isaj, Council Chairwoman #SFV2022 opening by Ruth Paserman from the European Commission, Director DG Employment Insights to inspire by Timothy Ogden: After the Crisis — What’s next for microfinance? The microfinance industry has proved its remarkable resilience in the face of global
Filbo, an MFI from Romania, and Mastercard SME Solutions team discussed how MFIs can partner with Mastercard to digitize their customer experience and unlock new business opportunities. This video was recorded during the virtual conference Social Finance Vibe 2022: Towards a Resilient Future, organized by Microfinance Centre on November 9-10. This
Track 1: Leadership in digital era Date: June 17th 2021 Agility is the capability that drives start-ups, successful digital careers and companies. Although fundamentally used in iterative processes of software development, it can be applied also beyond it, stirring up an innovation. In this webinar, we are discussing the uses
Has your MFI been asking itself these questions? How can
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
Opening of 2nd Day of SocialFinance Vibe 2022, including: Welcoming remarks by Gelsomina Vigliotti,Vice President of the European Investment Bank, followed by the ceremony ofrecognition of the 2022 Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture Innovations. This video was recorded during the virtual conference Social Finance Vibe 2022: Towards a Resilient Future,
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What is Borrow Wisely! Campaign? The Borrow Wisely! promotes global
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
Opening of 2nd Day of SocialFinance Vibe 2022, including: Welcoming remarks by Gelsomina Vigliotti,Vice President of the European Investment Bank, followed by the ceremony ofrecognition of the 2022 Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture Innovations. This video was recorded during the virtual conference Social Finance Vibe 2022: Towards a Resilient Future,
The ESEM is the first social enterprise monitor on the
Read the latest findings on Green Microfinance (by EMN in
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
Opening of 2nd Day of SocialFinance Vibe 2022, including: Welcoming remarks by Gelsomina Vigliotti,Vice President of the European Investment Bank, followed by the ceremony ofrecognition of the 2022 Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture Innovations. This video was recorded during the virtual conference Social Finance Vibe 2022: Towards a Resilient Future,
