SIFTA Mid-Year Highlights: A Strong Start to 2025
With 529 participants, 8 webinars, 3 workshops, 7 tailored trainings, investment readiness support, portfolio analysis, and 5 peer-to-peer study visits, the first half of 2025 has been a high-impact period for the Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance (SIFTA) programme.
From capacity-building to cross-border learning, the Microfinance Centre is proud to support the ongoing development of the inclusive finance sector across Europe. As we look ahead to the second half of the year, we’re excited to bring you even more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
Featured Experts & Speakers
Our sessions featured 13 expert speakers from diverse fields such as microfinance, social enterprise, technology, and financial management:
- Mariusz Trela (Kancelaria Urnicz)
- Nataša Novaković (HUP)
- Ana Matić (HUKU)
- Mikołaj Tajchman (Progression)
- Artur Munteanu (MFC)
- Selma Jahić (Partner)
- Adnan Omerbegovic (Partner)
- Albana Gjinopulli (IA COP)
- Piotr Koryński (MFC)
- Pratibha Singh (AfI)
- Agyeya Tripathi (AfI)
- Aneta Montano (BigCall)
- Dżenita Kicić (Habitat for Humanity International)
Key Topics Explored
Our 2025 programming covered a wide range of relevant and timely topics, including:
- Legal perspectives on loan collateral
- ESG: Overview, implementation, and competitive edge
- AI-powered services for microentrepreneurs and social enterprises
- Credit scoring models for small MFIs
- Enhancing green and digital skills among microfinance clients
- Practical aspects of debt collection
- Internal audit in MFIs and SEFPs
- Leading multi-generational teams
- Financial planning and modeling
- Micro-equity product development
Stay Connected
Interested in joining future SIFTA trainings or contributing ideas?
📩 Contact: Joanna Żukowska, SIFTA Project Coordinator – joanna@mfc.org.pl
Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to engage with SIFTA’s vibrant community of inclusive finance professionals!