Banca Etica: ReArm Europe is a dangerous green light for the financialisation of war
Padua, 30th April 2025 – The European Union’s rearmament plan, ReArm Europe, encourages the channelling of citizens’ savings into the arms industry and represents a dangerous green light for the financialisation of war. This warning comes from Banca Etica, which argues that security and geopolitical stability must not be entrusted to the speculative logic of […]
Maria Nowak Research Fellowship – ToR #SheDidIt
The research aims to demonstrate the economic and social benefits of investing in female entrepreneurs in Belgium, with a particular focus on women of color and those with migration backgrounds. The objective is to assess how microfinance can empower these entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses while also analysing their specific needs and the effectiveness of […]
Maria Nowak Research Fellowship – ToR Asociación Española de Microfinanzas
The main objective of this research is to analyse the financial exclusion experienced by migrant populations in Spain and to evaluate the role of microcredit as an effective tool for fostering their inclusion in the financial system. The study will combine qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assess the current barriers, the effectiveness of existing financial […]
Press Release: Barcelona Hosts the Closing Ceremony of the European Microfinance Day with MicroBank and Fundació Autoocupació
– The day highlights the role of microcredits as a tool for social and financial inclusion. – With a loan portfolio of 2.136 billion euros, Spain leads Europe in the penetration of microcredits. 22 May 2025 Barcelona has emerged as the European capital of microfinance with the celebration of the closing ceremony of the […]
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 […]
