Tag: EU
Insights into the European Code of Good Conduct for Microfinance
At the request of the European Commission (DG EMPL), the Microfinance Centre (MFC), in collaboration with EMN, conducted a survey to gather feedback from microfinance institut
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ERDF renewable energy loans in Pomorskie, Poland
This fi-compass case study describes the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) Loan Fund, launched in 2019 under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Operational Program
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The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business
On 26th February, the European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business. This package focuses
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ESF+ financial instruments. Handbook
This handbook provides comprehensive guidance on setting up and implementing financial instruments under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to support employment, education and s
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Fostering Europe’s prosperity and industrial transformation: Cooperatives as drivers of change
On the occasion of the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives launched by the United Nations, the European Commission is organising a one-day event to promote the cooperative
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Combining ESF+ financial instruments with grants
This factsheet describes how ESF+ financial instruments can be combined with grants. By combining grants with financial instruments, managing authorities can address market failure
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Microfinance Business Models
The paper identifies the key building blocks of a microfinance business model and reviews their relevance in view of the recent pandemic crisis. The changes to the business models
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MFC Barometer of Trends in Microfinance – 2021 Edition
In 2021, the efforts of microfinance institutions focused on recovering to their pre-Covid-19 levels of activities and on building further resilience to the upco
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