Who we are
e-MFP with around 120 members from all geographic regions and specialisations, is the leading network of organisations and individuals active in the financial inclusion sector in developing countries. e-MFP fosters activities which increase global access to affordable, quality, sustainable and inclusive financial services for the un(der)banked by driving knowledge-sharing, partnership development and innovation.
The Platform achieves this through its diverse publications, numerous year-round expert Action Groups, the annual European Microfinance Week which attracts over 500 top stakeholders representing dozens of countries from the sector, the prestigious annual European Microfinance Award and many other activities.
Our vision
e-MFP's vision is a world where all stakeholders work together towards achieving the goal of universal and responsible financial inclusion.
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Meet the board and team
e-MFP is governed by a Board of Directors currently composed of 10. The full time Secretariat based in Luxembourg, is a compact team of eight which coordinates e-MFP activities.
Board of Directors

Lucia Spaggiari
MFR
Chairwoman

Laetita Duren
Arendt & Medernach / ADA

Ferdinand Tuinstra
Triple Jump

Weselina Angelow
WSBI
Deputy Chairwoman

Marjolaine Chaintreau
ILO

Laura Viganò
University of Bergamo

Bob Annibale
Nominated by MicroSave Consulting, Treasurer

Paul Weber
Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade

Isabelle Delas
LuxFLAG

Laura Hemrika
Credit Suisse

Alain Lévy
BNP Paribas

Marc Bichler
Honorary Chair

Secretariat

Christoph Pausch
Executive Secretary

Niamh Watters
Information Officer

Daniel Rozas
Senior Microfinance Expert

Fernando Naranjo G.
Programme Coordinator

Gabriela Erice
Network Development Coordinator

Anaïs Flaceau
Administrative assistant

Sam Mendelson
Financial Inclusion Specialist

