AMFI at the EMN Annual Conference 2026 | Barcelona
We are pleased to announce that Elma Zukić, President of the Association of Microcredit Organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AMFI), will be a speaker at the European Microfinance Network (EMN) Annual Conference 2026, taking place on 15–16 October in Barcelona, under the theme “Building an Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Together.” On 16 October, Elma will join the […]
From an Idea in Bosnia and Herzegovina to a Shared Regional Initiative
“Finance alone is not enough. We need finance, knowledge and action.” With this message, Elma Zukić, President of AMFI BiH, shared at MicroBalkans 26 the journey that AMFI and Habitat for Humanity International have been building together since 2023, with the goal of bringing energy efficiency closer to households. The partnership has grown into concrete action – […]
A New Role for Microcredit Organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Financial System
The future of microfinance goes beyond traditional lending — new opportunities are emerging for the sector to play a broader role in the development of modern financial services in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This represents a new opportunity for the microcredit sector and its clients, as well as an important step forward for financial inclusion in Bosnia […]
Why does microfinance matter?
Why does microfinance matter? Because finance matters when it makes something possible that otherwise might not happen. Day one of MicroBalkans 26 in Skopje brought this question to the centre of the discussion through the panel “Why We Matter: The Role of Non-Bank Lending in the Western Balkans,” moderated by Elma Zukić, President of AMFI BiH. Together […]
MicroBalkans 26 starts tomorrow!
We look forward to meeting in Skopje for two days of regional dialogue, exchange of experiences and joint action under the theme “Lending Reimagined – Challenges • Opportunities • Solutions • Inclusion.” Proud to be building this regional story together with our partners from the Western Balkans Alliance for Microfinance Cooperation: NBFI Group – North Macedonia | […]
20 Years of EFSE – A Partnership That Creates Opportunities
Mostar marked the 20th anniversary of the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) – two decades of investment in financial inclusion, the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and more resilient local economies. The results speak for themselves: since its establishment, EFSE has invested more than EUR 5 billion and enabled EUR 12.6 billion […]
MicroBalkans – From Financial Inclusion to Sustainable Development
We are pleased to share the article “Finance as a Bridge to Biodiversity Conservation”, authored by Elma Zukic, President of the Association of Microcredit Organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina – AMFI, and published in the professional magazine EKO Hercegovina. The article reflects on MicroBalkans 2025 in Dubrovnik and highlights one of the conference’s key messages […]
AMFI and the Finance and Reporting Committee – Quality Data as a Foundation for Sector Development
AMFI continuously works to improve the quality, transparency, and comparability of data on the microfinance sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina, creating a reliable foundation for monitoring sector performance, supporting informed decision-making, and communicating with regulators, partners, and other relevant institutions. An important contribution to this process is provided by the AMFI Finance and Reporting Committee, […]
Co-organizer of MicroBalkans 2026 – Western Balkans Conference for the Microfinance Sector
AMFI, together with its regional partners, is proud to participate as a co-organizer of MicroBalkans 2026 – Western Balkans Conference for the Microfinance Sector. See you in Skopje, 24–25 September 2026! NBFI Group of N. Macedonia | Групација на небанкарски финансиски институции во С. Македонија Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kosovo Udruzenje mikrokreditnih finansijskih institucija […]
AMFI at INFINTECH 2026
AMFI President, Elma Zukić, will participate as a panelist at the regional banking and fintech conference INFINTECH 2026, taking place on 8–9 October in Tivat, Montenegro. AMFI’s participation will provide an opportunity to exchange experiences and perspectives on the digital transformation of the financial sector, financial inclusion, and the further development of the financial ecosystem […]