Mar 10, 2021

The European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) is the leading network of European organisations and individuals active in the microfinance/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. Through its Action Groups which are an important driver of the network’s activities, e-MFP provides opportunity for members to join forces on specific projects or activities on common areas of interest.

The Action Group (AG) ‘From Research to Practice and Back Again’ (Research AG) was established in March 2020. 

The AG aims to bring together researchers, university students and practitioners in order to:

  • Promote the learning of microfinance and financial inclusion at the university level globally.
  • Identify specific/real research needs of field level institutions as well as organisations supporting and enabling the development of the sector.
  • Identify the sources of data that enable conducting research on the financial inclusion sector, and explore affordable sources of data and research tools.
  • Disseminate and increase impact of research by translating research results into practical guidance and solutions.

 The Action Group is currently looking for a financial inclusion consultant to support specific activities.

For full details on the scope, project timeline, estimated  budget and profile of the consultant, click here.

Deadline to apply is 9th April 2021.

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