Tag: Entrepreneurship

Featured events and webinars Early Bird Registration Now Open for MFC 26th Annual Conference Embracing Diversity for Inclusive Finance 

Early Bird Registration Now Open for MFC 26th Annual Conference Embracing Diversity for Inclusive Finance 

May 14-15, 2024 

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Featured News FEBEA and MFC Join Forces to Strengthen Microfinance and Ethical Finance in Europe

FEBEA and MFC Join Forces to Strengthen Microfinance and Ethical Finance in Europe

Microfinance Centre (MFC) and European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks ( About Microfinance Centre (MFC):   A social finance [...]

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External Publications Setting up financial instruments supporting migrant integration.

Setting up financial instruments supporting migrant integration.

Practical guide part 1 This fi-compass practical guide aims to assist Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF) Managing Authorities and [...]

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Archive Watch Webinar: MFC and Tech to the Rescue

Watch Webinar: MFC and Tech to the Rescue

you may already know, MFC and Tech To The Rescue (TTTR) – a global platform that connects nonprofits with tech companies [...]

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External Publications Green Index 3.0: case studies for each Essential Practice

Green Index 3.0: case studies for each Essential Practice

Read the case studies which illustrate how the Green Index framework can be useful to the institutions looking for learning [...]

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NEWS Welcome to microsmart  – our new member 

Welcome to microsmart  – our new member 

We extend a warm welcome to Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the [...]

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NEWS Welcome to Cooperative Bank of Karditsa  – our new member 

Welcome to Cooperative Bank of Karditsa  – our new member 

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Cooperative Bank of Karditsa, the newest member of our community! Their [...]

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Featured News Call for Proposal for Montenegro and Serbia – Transform Together Fund

Call for Proposal for Montenegro and Serbia – Transform Together Fund

Deadline for submitting the application is 29 February 2024, at 17:00 CET. Are you passionate about driving positive change in [...]

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NEWS Welcome to Klear Lending – our new member

Welcome to Klear Lending – our new member

We are delighted to welcome Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) [...]

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External Publications The role of Artificial Intelligence in Social Finance – Research Paper

The role of Artificial Intelligence in Social Finance – Research Paper

This research paper was developed as part of a workshop that took place on April 28, 2023 on ‘New Developments on [...]

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External Publications Equity Capital in the Social & Solidarity Economy

Equity Capital in the Social & Solidarity Economy

Barbara Scheck and Clémentine Blazy, from FEBEA member ECSOCFIN have written this Research Paper together with the collaboration of FEBEA. The [...]

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NEWS Celebrating Success: Highlights from the “Microfinance for Female Entrepreneurship” Borrow Wisely Campaign 2023! 

Celebrating Success: Highlights from the “Microfinance for Female Entrepreneurship” Borrow Wisely Campaign 2023! 

Campaign Overview  Reaching an audience of approximately 2,423,487 individuals through a blend of online and traditional communication methods, the campaign [...]

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Financial Inclusion Gaps and Refugee Integration in Europe: The Role of Microfinance 

Fleeing one’s homeland with nothing but hope for a safer future is a harsh reality faced by millions of refugees [...]

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KYC why it matters for the refugees’ access to finance- MFIs focus. 

In Europe, financial institutions are subject to strict AML/KYC requirements, which are intended to prevent money laundering and funding of [...]

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NEWS Cooperative Bank of Karditsa LLC Earns Esteemed MFC Green Recognition Award

Cooperative Bank of Karditsa LLC Earns Esteemed MFC Green Recognition Award

In recognition of its remarkable commitment to environmental sustainability, Social Finance Vibe 2023, a 2-day virtual learning event.   About the [...]

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NEWS Adie Secures Prestigious MFC Green Recognition Award 

Adie Secures Prestigious MFC Green Recognition Award 

In a remarkable commitment to environmental responsibility, Social Finance Vibe 2023, a 2-day virtual learning event.  Adie stands out as [...]

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NEWS Mark Your Calendar for the MFC 26th Annual Conference! 

Mark Your Calendar for the MFC 26th Annual Conference! 

Dates: May 14-15, 2024 Location: Cracow, Poland  About the Conference  Join 500+ professionals from diverse backgrounds to explore innovative solutions and [...]

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Current projects on social economy finance Capacity building needs of social finance providers

Capacity building needs of social finance providers

MFC aims at building capacity of members and partners for mission driven, sustainable microfinance, concerned with climate protection issues, fostering [...]

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Current projects on social economy finance Social Finance Mapping

Social Finance Mapping

Early 2022, MFC has kicked off the work around mapping of the key international and national stakeholders, that are engaged [...]

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current projects on responsible finance Social Finance Trends 2023

Social Finance Trends 2023

Read the summary of key trends in microfinance and social finance sector of 2023. Social  economy actors, financing vulnerable groups, [...]

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External Publications Financial Inclusion Compass 2023

Financial Inclusion Compass 2023

e-MFP’s Financial Inclusion Compass 2023­ is the sixth annual survey of financial inclusion stakeholders to better understand perspectives on current trends, [...]

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External Publications The Missing Entrepreneurs 2023

The Missing Entrepreneurs 2023

Policies for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment The Missing Entrepreneurs 2023 is the seventh edition in a series of biennial reports [...]

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