Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Microfinance Clients in Europe

During this webinar the panelists will present the results of the research, interviews with selected microfinance leaders, conducted by MFC in July and August 2020 across Europe. They will discuss how COVID-19 lockdown impacted microfinance clients and what solutions MFIs introduced to support clients. They will discuss who gained from the lockdown, what solutions could be introduced to support the recovery of microfinance clients.

Speakers: 

• Justyna Pytkowska, Research Manager, MFC
• Laura David, Head of Business Development, BCR Social Finance IFN SA
• David Taquin, Partnership, Fundraising & Advocacy Manager, Microstart
• Facilitator: Kinga Dabrowska, Programs Manager, MFC