MFC is proudly presenting the launch of the Sentinel project. It is a research initiative formed to really understand how microfinance providers are coping with and adapting to the pandemic. MFC is taking part in the research process in Europe and Central Asia regions. Read a foreword from the leaders of the project, explaining its main ideas. By Daniel Rozas, ...

Right now it is just a perfect time to get in touch with us and sign up for the #2021BWC. First step : drop a message to Kinga Dąbrowska at kinga@projekt.mfc.org.pl You are surely curious of the last editions outcomes – read how it was in 2020! Why is it worth to participate in the Borrow Wisely Campaign? You will ...

Microfinance institutions are in a key position to help mitigate the effects of human capital flight that manifests between East and West Europe. We want to propose public-private partnership initiatives that would combine the social mission of microfinance with the solidarity mechanisms within Europe, to renew investment in local entrepreneurship and innovation. This Policy Note was prepared by the European ...

News: 2021 Edition of the Borrow Wisely Campaign is Open for Applications! 2020 edition’s results | 2021BWC invitation Big THANK YOU and first impressions 7th Edition of the Borrow Wisely Campaign Has Started Right Now! #BorrowWisely is kicking off in TWO WEEKS!   Check out: BWC in pandemic – Participating Institutions – BWC basics – BWC last year   October will ...

Borrow Wisely Campaign is almost here – the 7th edition is starting on the very first day of October! This year the format will be modified due to the pandemic restrictions. But that does not mean the Campaign will have a lesser impact. Just the contrary: our aim is to take advantage of  the power of online communication as much ...

  Make your September count! After months of lockdown that has disproportionately affected the world’s disadvantaged communities, especially those with their own businesses to run, the need to support these people is more important than ever. The Growing Europe online conference, co-organized by the MAGNET Consortium, brings together migrants, refugees, policy makers, NGOs and the private sector to focus on ...

Take part in three public consultations! Consumer Credit Directive impact assessment & review (Deadline: 1 September 2020) Consumer credit agreements (where credit is granted to an individual) include unsecured loans, credit cards and hire purchase. The EU rules on consumer credit strengthen consumers’ rights and help them make informed decisions. This initiative reviews those rules, with a focus on issues ...

After a decade of raising awareness and incentivizing the adoption of responsible practices among inclusive finance providers, the Smart Campaign is coming to an end. CFI will transfer the wealth of resources created by the Smart Campaign to trusted industry partners and remains committed to consumer protection and playing an active role by conducting research on emerging risks and maintaining ...

How was BWC 2019? First of all: Congratulations to all of the participating institutions, You have done a great job! Client’s workshops and fairs, along with one-on-one meetings for borrowers organized at the MFI’s branches; educational materials distributed through on-line channels : websites and social media; many kinds of different events limited only by MFI’s/Associations’ imagination – that is how Borrow ...

The case studies present findings on the current state of the fintech industry in six countries: (UK, Netherlands, Poland, Ukraine, Turkey and the Czech Republic) in the context of their potential contribution (positive and negative) to financial inclusion and financial health of individuals and small businesses. The summary paper offers a comparative analysis of fintechs’contribution to financial inclusion and health ...