Events Archive

Chemonics Holding Webinar on Digital Financial Services

Microfinance Focus Europe, 23 November 2013: Chemonics is holding a webinar conference titled Moving from Mobile Money to Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion. The conference will provide participants with an update on the growing trend in

ESC Dijon Hosting Entrepreneurship Conference

Microfinance Focus Europe, 22 November 2013: ESC Dijon is holding a conference called “Slow Management, Slow Money and Dynamiques Locales.” The event will discuss two books, Made in Local by Raphaël Souchier and Slow Management, co-edited by eight authors.

Microfinance Association Hosting Strategic Management Program

Microfinance Focus Europe, 16 November 2013: The Microfinance Association is holding a program called Strategic Management for Microfinance Practitioners. Top executives in the microfinance and banking industry will acquire skills in high-level management and leadership as well

1st African Microfinance Week

Microfinance Focus Europe, 16 November 2013: Appui au Developement Autonome (ADA), with sponsorship from Citi Foundation, is hosting the first African Microfinance Week in Arusha, Tanzania. The event will focus on the development of microfinance in Africa

University of Bristol to Host Social Enterprise Conference November 23

Microfinance Focus Europe, 14 November, 2013: The University of Bristol is organizing one of the largest student-led conferences in the UK to take place November 23rd. RISE 2013 will feature formed Liam Black, Chief Executive of Jamie Oliver's

Trust Women Conference Taking Place in London

Microfinance Focus Europe, 9 November 2013: Thomson Reuters and the International New York Times are holding the Trust Women Conference in London. While the event will discuss women’s rights, it will focus on strategies in empowering women

Course on Internal Control and Fraud Prevention

Microfinance Focus Europe, 9 November 2013: The Microfinance Association is holding a course on internal control and fraud prevention in microfinance and deposit taking institutions. Concepts to be covered are the risks of fraud and mitigation of

Branchless and Mobile Banking Course in London

Microfinance Focus Europe, 2 November 2013: The Microfinance Association is holding a course in branchless and mobile banking at its London headquarters. Taking place from May 28th to the 30th, the course will explore the usefulness and

Training Course: Regulation and Supervision of Microfinance Institutions

Microfinance Focus Europe, 2 November 2013: The Microfinance Association is holding a training course titled, “Regulation and Supervision of Microfinance Institutions” which delves into regulatory policy issues affecting microfinance and the delivery of financial services to poor

EBRD to Hold Conference on Secured Lending

Microfinance Focus Europe, 19 October 2013: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is hosting a conference titled Secured Lending in Commercial Transactions – Trends and Perspectives. The conference will delve into the issues arising from