European Microfinance Platform 190d ago

Welcome: Christoph Pausch, Executive Secretary e-MFP Opening Remarks: Thomas Barbancey, Deputy Director for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Opening Plenary: Navigating the New Funding Reality of Inclusive Finance Changing geopolitical and macroeconomic scenarios and new public funding priorities are already having an impact in the availability of funding for financial inclusion. This session aims at shedding some light into the current situation and future trends, and reflect on the necessary adaptations for the sector to successfully adapt. Our high level panel will analyze the current data and discuss evolving investor strategies, including the rise of thematic and impact-driven capital, catalytic capital, as well as the expanding role of private markets in financing inclusive financial services.