ABOUT E-MFP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many members does e-MFP have?
e-MFP currently has over 130 members from 17 European countries.
What types of membership exist?
Full membership - for entities with headquarters in Europe supporting microfinance in developing countries.
Associate membership – for entities or individuals involved in the microfinance sector within or outside Europe.
What does membership cost?
Membership fees for an organisation are €750 (Full or Associate membership). This includes two free entries to European Microfinance Week (registration fee for non-members is €400 per person)
Membership fees for an individual are €150. This includes one free entry to European Microfinance Week (registration fee for non-members is €400)
Who can apply for membership?
Membership applications are accepted from organisations which are active in the microfinance sector and individuals who are microfinance professionals with experience in the sector.
How do I apply for membership?
Organisations applying for Full or Associate membership simply fill in the registration form online on our website http://www.e-mfp.eu/membership/request. Organisations must also print out on headed notepaper and complete an application form which is available from our website.
Individuals need to send their curriculum vitae together with a short letter of motivation as to why they want to be a member.
What is the membership process?
Every application is carefully screened by the Secretariat to ensure it complies with the basic membership requirements. It is then forwarded to the e-MFP Membership Committee for approval. If passed by them, the application is then discussed at the next Board meeting and Board approval is given. Successful applicants are informed by the Secretariat. Finally all new members have to be approved at the annual General Meeting of Members.
What is the structure of e-MFP?
The e-MFP is governed by a Board of Directors currently composed of 11 members. The full time Secretariat, based in Luxembourg is a compact team of three which coordinates e-MFP activities. Christoph Pausch is the Executive Secretary, contact@e-mfp.eu.
How is e-MFP funded?
e-MFP is funded by its membership fees, the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Directorate Development Cooperation, registration fees to European Microfinance Week and sponsors.
Does e-MFP look for sponsorship?
e-MFP is actively looking for sponsors for its activities including sponsoring of publications, Action Groups and European Microfinance Week. For more information email the Secretariat, contact@e-mfp.eu
How do I contact e-MFP?
European Microfinance Platform
Christoph Pausch, Executive Secretary
Niamh Watters, Information Officer
Juana Ramírez, Microfinance Expert
2 rue Sainte Zithe
L-2763 Luxembourg
Tel.: +352 26271356
Email: contact@e-mfp.eu
