Advancing Financial Inclusion
Through Knowledge, Innovation
and Partnerships

The Microfinance Association is a global body for inclusive finance practitioners, institutions, regulators, investors and development partners. Since 2008, we have supported organizations across emerging markets through capacity building, advisory services, investment facilitation and financial inclusion programmes.

Our Impact

Global network of inclusive finance professionals
Operating since 2008
Investment facilitation services
International training programmes
Advisory and consulting expertise
Youth entrepreneurship initiatives

What We Do

Capacity Building
Professional training, certification and executive education
programmes.
Advisory Services
Institutional strengthening, strategy development and
transformation.
Investment Facilitation
Connecting financial institutions with debt and equity investors.
Digital Finance
Supporting technology-driven financial inclusion.
Policy & Regulation

Working with regulators and policy makers.

Youth & SME Development
Creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs and small businesses

Featured Programmes

Microfinance Acceleration Programme

Supporting institutional strengthening and sustainable growth.

FinScore
Predictive analytics and credit intelligence solutions.
1000 Youth Initiative
Building the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Investor Matching Service
Facilitating access to capital for financial institutions.

Why Work With Us?

Global perspective
Practical implementation experience
Trusted training provider
Strong partner networks
Deep understanding of inclusive finance
FinScore

Predictive analytics for smarter credit decisions

FinScore is a predictive analytical and financial assessment solution designed to support better decision-making within financial services turning institutional data into clear, comparable signals for lending teams.

Risk assessment

Score applicants with consistent, data-led criteria.

Portfolio insight

Track quality and concentration across segments.

Decision support

Give credit committees clearer evidence.

A regional platform connecting institutions, youth networks and development partners.

Regional alliance

Regional Alliance on Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

The Alliance brings partners together to strengthen opportunity for young people and widen access to finance across the region.

Youth entrepreneurship

Financial inclusion

Regional development

Economic opportunity

—  Country programmes

Local expertise, Global perspective

The Microfinance Acceleration Programmes strengthen institutions through in-country technical assistance, management development and financial inclusion delivery.

Myanmar

Institutional strengthening and management development.

Zimbabwe

Capacity building and financial inclusion delivery.

Ethiopia

Acceleration support for growing institutions.

Membership

Join the Microfinance Community

Become a member of The Microfinance Association and join a growing network of professionals receiving career support, professional development and networking opportunities.

Outsourcing

The Microfinance Association Outsourcing Department

Specialist outsourcing support for organisations working within microfinance and financial services from back-office operations to technical and analytical functions.

Membership & engagement

Professionals and organisations interested in membership or engagement can contact The Microfinance Association directly, and our team will advise on the most suitable route.

Let’s build stronger financial systems together.

Talk to our team about professional training, consulting, investment connections, partnerships or programme delivery.