Tag: microfinance

Featured News Summary: Borrow Wisely and Microfinance for Youth Entrepreneurs Campaigns 2024

Summary: Borrow Wisely and Microfinance for Youth Entrepreneurs Campaigns 2024

In 2024, the Microfinance Centre conducted two key campaigns: Borrow Wisely and Microfinance for Youth Entrepreneurs. Borrow Wisel

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Featured News Discover the Key Social Finance Trends of 2024

Discover the Key Social Finance Trends of 2024

We share the Key Trends in  Microfinance and Social Finance Sector of 2024! Our concise yet comprehensive report covers: Public sector engagement ESG for social econom

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Library Microfinance in the Caucasus and Central Asia. 2024 Edition

Microfinance in the Caucasus and Central Asia. 2024 Edition

The latest study by Microfinance Centre (MFC) reveals that the microfinance sector in the Caucasus and Central Asia region has made significant strides, with the loan portfolio rea

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External Publications Microfinance as a Tool to Support Europe’s Missing Entrepreneurs

Microfinance as a Tool to Support Europe’s Missing Entrepreneurs

A new research paper on Microfinance as a Tool to Support Europe’s Missing Entrepreneurs from CEB introduces a simple theoretical framework - the Entrepreneurship Pyramid - to be

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NEWS Our joint efforts with EMN for DG EMPL are gaining momentum

Our joint efforts with EMN for DG EMPL are gaining momentum

Our collaboration with the European Microfinance Network (EMN) for the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion (DG EMPL) is gaining momentum, thanks

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Featured News Congratulations to TTF Grantees! MFC and Cerise+SPTF together with 8 social finance institutions kick-off Transform Together Fund Project

Congratulations to TTF Grantees! MFC and Cerise+SPTF together with 8 social finance institutions kick-off Transform Together Fund Project

On the 14-15 February, 2024, MFC and Cerise+SPTF, met in Paris to welcome 8 beneficiary organizations that received grants to implement and test green and digital

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NEWS Welcome to Enabling Qapital Ltd (EQ) – our new member 

Welcome to Enabling Qapital Ltd (EQ) – our new member 

We extend a heartfelt welcome to Enabling Qapital Ltd (EQ) as they become part of our community! Their involvement underscores our joint dedication to advancing sustainable financ

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NEWS Welcome to Fimple – our new member 

Welcome to Fimple – our new member 

We enthusiastically welcome Fimple to our community! Their partnership highlights our shared commitment to sustainable finance, strengthening our combined efforts to make a positi

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NEWS Welcome to microsmart  – our new member 

Welcome to microsmart  – our new member 

We extend a warm welcome to microsmart as they join our community! Their collaboration underscores our mutual dedication to sustainable finance, further empowering our collective

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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 partnership strengthens our shared dedication to sustainable fi

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NEWS Welcome to Klear Lending – our new member

Welcome to Klear Lending – our new member

We are delighted to welcome Klear Lending, a new member to our community! Joining hands with us in our commitment to sustainable finance, this addition enriches our collective eff

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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 best pract

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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 (FEBEA) are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership, aimed at advancing the cause of mi

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Archive Microfinance Centre is hiring for the position of Events Manager

Microfinance Centre is hiring for the position of Events Manager

We are looking for a well-organized and enthusiastic candidate, willing to contribute to the fair economic system, especially for underprivileged: self-employed, family business ow

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Featured News Microfinance Centre is hiring for the position of Events Manager

Microfinance Centre is hiring for the position of Events Manager

We are looking for a well-organized and enthusiastic candidate, willing to contribute to the fair economic system, especially for underprivileged: self-employed, family business ow

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Events and webinars Join MFC Webinar: Decoding Pact for Skills for MFIs 

Join MFC Webinar: Decoding Pact for Skills for MFIs 

20 October 2022

INTRODUCTION Learn about opportunities for upskilling and reskilling of staff in MFIs. Digital literacy and other key skills of today’s workforce are in focus o

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EU Microfinance Join the SIFTA Webinar:  Building the visibility of the Social Finance sector – #EMD2022, Erste Group Campaign case study

Join the SIFTA Webinar: Building the visibility of the Social Finance sector – #EMD2022, Erste Group Campaign case study

13 October 2022

IntroductionSocial Finance is an important tool for addressing finance gaps for inclusive entrepreneurship. MFC network members: MFIs, Social Investors, Ethical/Social Banks, Natio

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EU Microfinance Join the Microfinance Centre Webinar: Capacity building for microfinance sector – call for consultants

Join the Microfinance Centre Webinar: Capacity building for microfinance sector – call for consultants

12 October 2022

IntroductionAre you an expert in microfinance? Have you been providing or you are considering providing capacity building services to microfinance institutions in Europe? Join our

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Events and webinars Explore Funding Opportunities – Erasmus Plus for MFIs Webinar Series

Explore Funding Opportunities – Erasmus Plus for MFIs Webinar Series

21 and 27 September 2022

INTRODUCTION Surprisingly to many, Erasmus+ project might be a great opportunity for Microfinance Institutions, to finance practical training or exchange of exper

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NEWS Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance Program (SIFTA) 

Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance Program (SIFTA) 

SIFTA provides project advisory and market development support to financial institutions active in the microfinance and/or social entrepreneurship sectors. &nb

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