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The 6th European Microfinance Award 2015 recognised Microfinance Institutions that operate in post-disaster, post-conflict areas and fragiles states, and provide financial and non-financial services aimed to increase the resilience of the affected, vulnerable population. After natural disasters, heath crises or armed conflicts, populations experience critical levels of poverty, insecurity and instability. Not just people, but…

In 2014, the 5th European Microfinance Award “Microfinance and the environment” focused on microfinance initiatives to improve environmental issues in the South and encourage industry to find innovative solutions for global environmental concerns. Natural resources are essential for human survival. However, these natural resources are becoming increasingly strained as a result of unsustainable use, pollution…

In 2012, the 4th European Microfinance Award “Microfinance for Food Security” focused on microfinance initiatives which contribute to improving food production and distribution conditions in developing countries. The objective was to highlight and stimulate initiatives and partnerships that represent breakthroughs in promoting food security. And the winner is… ALALAY SA KAUNLARAN INC. (ASKI) – PHILIPPINES…

The 3rd European Microfinance Award “Value Chain Finance” focused on stimulating and promoting inclusive financial schemes that contribute to the evolution of value chains in developing countries. A value chain is a vertical alliance between a number of independent enterprises, collaborating to achieve a more rewarding position in the market. And the winner is… HARBU…

In 2008, the 2nd European Microfinance Award “Socially Responsible Microfinance” aimed to highlight and stimulate initiatives that represented a breakthrough in promoting social responsibility and performance in microfinance. And the winner is… BUUSAA GONOFAA MFI – ETHIOPIA Founded in 2000, Buusaa Gonofaa MFI provides micro-lending and saving services to the ressource poor households in Ethiopia…