Tag: COVID-19

Featured News Policy Paper – How to Support Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and their Clients to Digitalize in the Post-COVID-19 Environment

Policy Paper – How to Support Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and their Clients to Digitalize in the Post-COVID-19 Environment

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

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External Publications Best practice in microfinance

Best practice in microfinance

Read the latest case studies :Best practice in microfinance: Effects and response to the COVID-19 pandemic (2022)Best practice in microfinance: Expanding financial inclusion to pop

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External Publications The Sentinel Project

The Sentinel Project

Microfinance has never faced a challenge like the Covid-19 pandemic.  Researchers are eager to understand how the unfolding crisis is affecting microfinance clients and providers,

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External Publications The Impact of the Crisis on Microfinance Institutions. The Analyses and Perspectives.

The Impact of the Crisis on Microfinance Institutions. The Analyses and Perspectives.

The Covid-19 pandemic affected all economies impacting fragile economies and the most vulnerable populations in particular. The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation began to invest

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External Publications Crisis Roadmap for Microfinance Institutions: COVID-19 and Beyond

Crisis Roadmap for Microfinance Institutions: COVID-19 and Beyond

The crisis response roadmap is designed to help MFIs navigate the COVID-19 health pandemic and its economic impact, and to provide guidance on recommended practices that are rele

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NEWS watch: KEEP CALM, ADAPT AND CARRY ON COVID19 vs Digitalization Series| EaSI Technical Assistance

watch: KEEP CALM, ADAPT AND CARRY ON COVID19 vs Digitalization Series| EaSI Technical Assistance

MFC invites you to our special series of webinars featuring , & to learn and discuss! [Read about the whole series]   Webinar no 1 | KEEP CALM, ADAPT AND CARRY ON

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Featured News watch: A FUNDER IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED – COVID19 vs Digitalization series | EaSI Technical Assistance

watch: A FUNDER IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED – COVID19 vs Digitalization series | EaSI Technical Assistance

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

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MFC webinars on digitalisation What to do when you’re not getting what you want – constructive criticism in remote teams || LiDE Webinar recording

What to do when you’re not getting what you want – constructive criticism in remote teams || LiDE Webinar recording

Track 2: Digital teams Date: 18 March 2021 :idea: Most of us care about having good relations with colleagues. There are unpleasant situations, when they are not delivering what i

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MFC webinars on digitalisation Watch Out for Monsters Under the Bed – How to Avoid Poor Online Office Communication || LiDE Webinar recording

Watch Out for Monsters Under the Bed – How to Avoid Poor Online Office Communication || LiDE Webinar recording

Track 2: Digital teams Date: 11 March 2021 :idea: Have you ever gotten an email that knocked you out for few minutes, keeping you wondering, who of your colleagues is an alien? Ha

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NEWS Borrow Wisely Campaign 2020 Presenting Its Results, 2021 Edition Inviting You to Join!

Borrow Wisely Campaign 2020 Presenting Its Results, 2021 Edition Inviting You to Join!

[article regularly updated]   Last year’s BWC results are here for you to consult. The participants, assisted by MFC team, have done a tremendous job to adapt the Camp

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NEWS CGAP Global Pulse Survey of Microfinance Institutions – Please Respond Before 15th December

CGAP Global Pulse Survey of Microfinance Institutions – Please Respond Before 15th December

Launched in June and running through December 2020, the CGAP Global Pulse Survey of Microfinance Institutions is the first survey that aims to capture the full picture of COVID-19â

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NEWS Emotionally Intelligent Organizational Culture || EaSI Technical Assistance Webinar recording

Emotionally Intelligent Organizational Culture || EaSI Technical Assistance Webinar recording

Leaders in Digital Era|| Track 1: Leadership in digital era Date: 10 December 2020 Language: EnglishSee other webinars within the serieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL5R3C

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NEWS The Will of Microfinance Institutions to Maintain Their Activities During Covid-19 Crisis

The Will of Microfinance Institutions to Maintain Their Activities During Covid-19 Crisis

Source : Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation ADA, Inpulse and the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation have collaborated to monitor and analyse the effects of the Covid-19 crisis fo

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Current projects Leaders in Digital Era

Leaders in Digital Era

#LiDE is a series of webinars that aim at equipping leaders in microfinance institutions with the necessary skills and understanding of tools to effectively lead a team

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NEWS Borrow Wisely Campaign 2020 – the 7th edition in October

Borrow Wisely Campaign 2020 – the 7th edition in October

News: 2021 Edition of the Borrow Wisely Campaign is Open for Applications! 2020 edition's results | 2021BWC invitation Big THANK YOU and first impressions 7th Edition of the Bor

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Library Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Microfinance Sector in Europe [Research Paper]

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Microfinance Sector in Europe [Research Paper]

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 sit

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Featured News 7th Edition of the Borrow Wisely Campaign Has Started Right Now! #2020BWC

7th Edition of the Borrow Wisely Campaign Has Started Right Now! #2020BWC

October is here which equals the BORROW WISELY CAMPAIGN 2020 launch!   This year’s participants have prepared lots of #2020BWC activities on-line (and some off-line as w

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NEWS #BorrowWisely is kicking off in TWO WEEKS!

#BorrowWisely is kicking off in TWO WEEKS!

Borrow Wisely Campaign is almost here – the 7th edition is starting on the very first day of October! This year the format will be modified due to the pandemic restrictions. But

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NEWS MFC Member – Inpulse: New Opportunities After COVID19: a Joint Assessment [UPDATED VERSION]

MFC Member – Inpulse: New Opportunities After COVID19: a Joint Assessment [UPDATED VERSION]

JULY - AUGUST SURVEY A resumption of activities under operational and financial constraints Inpulse joined forces with ADA and the Fondation GCA – Grameen Crédit Agricole

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NEWS [WEBINARS] COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on European MFIs and Their Clients

[WEBINARS] COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on European MFIs and Their Clients

  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 pande

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