Spain Leads the EU in Microcredit Provision and Hosts the 2025 European Microfinance Day in Barcelona
This year’s European Microfinance Day, taking place on 22–23 May in Barcelona, comes at a symbolic moment for the sector: Spain now leads the European Union in microcredit provision, according to recent figures published by El Periódico. With over 55,000 active operations and more than €900 million in circulation, Spain has become a benchmark in […]
Financing Her Future: How Microfinance Empowers Women Entrepreneurs Across Europe
On 29 April 2025, the European Microfinance Network (EMN), in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), held a pivotal webinar titled “Unlocking Opportunities: Microfinance 1.01 for Women Entrepreneurs.” The event brought together field practitioners, institutional representatives, and advocates for gender equality in finance to explore the potential of microfinance as a tool for women’s […]
Webinar # 2: Unlocking Opportunities: Microfinance 1.01 for Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs in the Balkans encounter significant challenges in accessing the financial resources needed to launch, sustain, and grow their businesses. Factors such as limited collateral, gender bias in traditional banking, and insufficient financial literacy create substantial barriers. Microfinance offers a transformative solution by providing women with small loans, mentoring, and tailored financial products, which […]
