Tag: SIFTA

Watch the Recording: Psychological Safety in Teams

Missed the live webinar? The recording is now available.https://youtu.be/xR7DIALx_eIPsychological safety is a critical driver of performance, innovation, and effective risk managem

Italian Microfinance Leaders Explore Impact Measurement at the SIFTA Workshop in Vicenza

On 8 July, Italian microfinance institutions and social enterprise finance providers came together in Vicenza for the workshop, organised by R

Psychological Safety in Teams: A Foundation for Trust, Innovation and Performance

On 25 June 2026, we hosted the SIFTA webinar “Psychological Safety in Teams: A Foundation for Trust, Innovation, and Performance”, delivered as part of the InvestEU Adviso

Polish Loan Funds Set Priorities for the Months Ahead

On 16–17 June, representatives of Poland’s loan fund sector gathered for the Annual Assembly of the Polish Association of Loan Funds (PZFP) to discuss current priorities,

Building social media capability for social finance institutions and community-focused organisations

How do you build trust on social media? Do you need to be everywhere? Which platforms really matter for loan funds? These questions were explored during a SIFTA workshop with

Building Cybersecurity Capability: Strengthening Incident Response in Credit Unions

On 15 June 2026, MFC and HUKU (Croatian Association of Credit Unions) delivered an on-site workshop in Zagreb for Croatian Credit Unions, focused on cybersecurity incident res

Strengthening Cooperation with Poland’s Loan Fund Sector

On 16–17 June, representatives of Poland’s loan fund sector gathered for the Polish Association of Loan Funds (PZFP) Annual Assembly to discuss key priorities, emerging ch

Psychological Safety: Hear Our Expert and Explore Why to Join Our June Webinar

Don’t miss the opportunity to gain practical insights from an expert on how to build trust, encourage openness, and strengthen team performance. Many leaders believe they

SIFTA | AI in Funding Assessment

On 27 May 2026, we delivered an online workshop for Italian MFIs and SEFPs, bringing together 42 participants to explore the use of AI in the evaluation of funding application

Difficult Clients. Who are they?

On 11 May 2026, MFC, in partnership with the Polish Association of Loan Funds, organised an online workshop: “Difficult Clients. Negotiations”. The workshop attract

NextGen Entrepreneurs Day in Sofia attracts 130+ participants 

The NextGen Entrepreneurs Day forum, held at the GATE Institute in Sofia, brought together 130 participants from across Bulgaria’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Psychological Safety in Teams: A Foundation for Trust, Innovation and Performance

25/06/2026

Most leaders believe they create safe environments. Few teams experience them that way. High-performing teams don’t happen by chance. They are always built on trust, openness and

ESG Reporting in Action: Practical Insights for MFIs

On Monday, 20 April, we hosted a webinar dedicated to ESG and sustainability reporting for microfinance institutions. Participants deepened their understanding of key ESG fram

Public Aid in Practice: Online Workshop for Polish Loan Funds

On Friday, 17 April 2026, the online workshop “Public Aid in Practice” brought together more than 80 participants from Polish loan funds. The session was led by Maciej Zas

SIFTA webinar: Implementation of the European Code of Good Conduct in Croatian Credit Unions

In March, under the SIFTA | Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance programme and in partnership with HUKU (Hrvatska udruga kreditnih unija − Croatian Association of C

ESG & Sustainability Reporting for MFIs: a Deep-Dive

20/04/2026

ESG reporting is rapidly becoming a prerequisite for accessing international funding - and this webinar gives you a clear, practical roadmap for getting there. De

On 10 December, MFC joined the Policy Forum: “How Romanian microfinance institutions support the sustainable growth of microenterprises, farmers and the social economy in Romania”

Organised under the SIFTA | Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance program, the event brought together the Romanian Microfinance Association (Asociația de Microfinanț

SIFTA in Action: Driving Innovation and Inclusion Across Europe

From July to November 2025, the SIFTA Program, led by the Microfinance Centre (MFC), delivered a series of impactful events designed to strengthen the microfinance sector and

Driving Inclusive Growth through Microfinance in Greece

MFC has long been dedicated to strengthening local microfinance associations and advancing the role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and social finance providers across Eur

From New Boss to Inspiring Leader: Stepping into the Role of Responsibility, Not Authority

26/11/2025

Leadership isn’t about titles − it’s about trust, growth and connection. In today’s evolving workplace, managers are expected to lead with empathy, not authority. This webi