Tag: Advocacy

NEWS How can we unlock the full potential of young entrepreneurs in Europe?

How can we unlock the full potential of young entrepreneurs in Europe?

On 6th and 7th October 2025 took place Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Summit in Brussels, organised by the European Commission and OECD under the YEPA initiative. This high-lev

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NEWS Microfinance Sector Contribution to the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan

Microfinance Sector Contribution to the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan

The Microfinance Centre (MFC) and European Microfinance Network (EMN) have submitted a joint recommendation to the European Commission’s consultation on the new Action Plan

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EU Microfinance European Commission opens consultations on Housing, Social Rights and Poverty 

European Commission opens consultations on Housing, Social Rights and Poverty 

The European Commission has launched a series of public consultations to gather input for future EU policies concerning social housing, the European Pillar of Social Rights (E

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NEWS Three Years In: Unlocking the Financial Future of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland 

Three Years In: Unlocking the Financial Future of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland 

On 30 June 2025, the World Bank hosted a high-level roundtable in Warsaw, co-organized with UNHCR, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Microfinance Centre (MF

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EU Microfinance New EC Budget Proposal for 2028–2034 Unveiled 

New EC Budget Proposal for 2028–2034 Unveiled 

Photo by Bekky Bekks on Unsplash On 16 July, the European Commission presented its proposal for the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, with a total valu

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EU Microfinance MFC Shares Feedback on the Social Economy Action Plan Mid-Term Review  

MFC Shares Feedback on the Social Economy Action Plan Mid-Term Review  

As the European Commission undertakes its mid-term review of the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP), the Microfinance Centre (MFC) has submitted its feedback, spotlighting the

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NEWS Advocating For The Future Of Microfinance: Key Talks With DG EMPL

Advocating For The Future Of Microfinance: Key Talks With DG EMPL

In April MFC has held important meetings with Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL). We had discussions with Mario Nava, Director-Gene

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EU Microfinance Insights into the European Code of Good Conduct for Microfinance

Insights into the European Code of Good Conduct for Microfinance

The European Code of Good Conduct is a prerequisite for microcredit providers seeking EU funding through the EaSI financial instruments and the InvestEU Social Investment and

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Archive Microfinance Centre is hiring for the position of the  Advocacy  Officer 

Microfinance Centre is hiring for the position of the  Advocacy  Officer 

We are looking for creative and enthusiastic candidates, willing to contribute to the fair economic system, especially for underprivileged, especially migrants and refugees. We see

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NEWS MFC at EaSI Technical Assistance for Microfinance Workshop on the role of Regional Microfinance Associations in Romania

MFC at EaSI Technical Assistance for Microfinance Workshop on the role of Regional Microfinance Associations in Romania

The European Union is offering a microfinance workshop under the EaSI Technical Assistance programme, taking place at Hotel Mercure Bucharest, Romania, on 12 March 2020. This is a

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