Tag: Research
The Universal Standards for Social Performance Management – Where do we go from here?
[divider] The Microfinace Centre, the CERISE and the SPTF in cooperation with e-MFP Making Microfinance Responsible (MIR) Action Group have published brief "The Un
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Don’t Miss Upcoming Webinars for Microfinance Professionals!
[divider] 04 Dec, 16.00 (CET): Results from Habitat for Humanity's study on the impact of KWFT's housing microfinance product, organised by SPTF The webinar will present the fin
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Between Needs and Availability: The External Financing Gap Indicator
This MFC’s research paper considers the (mis)match between the financing needs of European MSMEs and the perception of availability of external financing. Publisher: Microfinan
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Toward a Financial Health Tool for Consumers: Test Results Summary
The Microfinance Centre and Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion are working together to build a financial health tool to assist customers with gauging and improving
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Social Performance Management in Microfinance: Infographic Report
[divider] Social performance management (SPM) refers to the systems that organizations use to achieve their stated social mission. As a part of Microfinance Centres’ ongoing eff
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International Funding for Financial Inclusion: Key Trends and Development by CGAP
The 2017 edition of CGAP’s annual Cross-Border Funder Survey reports has been released. Funder commitments to financial inclusion reached a historic high of US$37
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Assessing the European market of Microfinance
The study Assessing the European market potential of business microcredit and the associated funding needs of non-bank MFIs depict a huge potential demand for small b
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2017 Borrow Wisely Campaign Results
[divider] [divider] We are pleased to share with you the final evaluation results of our 2017 Borrow Wisely Campaign! The Borrow Wisely Campaign is an international in
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Read our latest research papers!
[divider] Digitalizing Microfinance in Europe The paper summarizes the results of the survey on the use of fintech solutions and digitalization of the customer relations and lend
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Read our latest case study on start-up ecosystem in Macedonia!
[divider] Supporting “generation start-up”: Opportunities for Macedonia Поддршка на можностите за “Старт-ап Генерацијата“ з
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Watch and listen again to recent Webinars!
[divider] Microfinance & Business start-ups: Review of the current practice in Europe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8iJWZGxZE [divider] Mikfrofinans Norge m
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Read our latest case study on start-up ecosystem in Serbia!
[divider] This case note presents our research findings and analysis on the start-up enterprise landscape in Serbia. This research was designed to identify current good practice a
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MFC Digitalization Working Group
The Digitalization Working Group goal is to discuss with MFC members the ways new technology can be sensibly embraced by microfinance institutions. We would also like to reach a s
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Research results
[divider] Microfinance in Europe. Social Performance Management Report The Report presents current state of social performance practices of European microfinance se
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MFC Barometer survey: Have your say!
[divider] [divider] Please take part in our annual barometer survey and let us know about your experience using EU programs and instruments, as well as about over-indebtedn
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A new round of the research on start-up ecosystem in Europe in 2017
[divider] [divider] This year, we continue exploring the conditions for business creation and the role of microfinance vis-a-vis start-ups. This year, we are teaming up with th
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Digitalizing Microfinance in Europe
The paper "Digitalizing Microfinance in Europe" summarizes the results of the survey on the use of fintech solutions and digitalization of the customer relations and lending proces
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Are Microfinance Borrowers in Lebanon Over-Indebted?
The paper "Are Microfinance Borrowers in Lebanon Over-Indebted?" presents the results of the research study that aimed to provide empirical evidence that would confirm or refute
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Microfinance and Business Start-ups: Review of the Current Practice in Europe
The paper "Microfinance and Business Start-ups: Review of the Current Practice in Europe" explores the theoretical background and the emergent evidence related to the role of acces
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Over-indebtedness Trends in Europe – Issue No. 2
The European Quality of Life Survey (2016) shows the improving trend in the incidence of arrears on various types of dues among European households. Still, the utility bills are th
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