Policy Forum: Inclusive Finance Providers Supporting Sustainable Growth of Micro-Enterprises, Farmers and the Social Economy

Solstice Summit invites you to a Policy Forum dedicated to the social impact of inclusive finance.\n\nThe forum runs in hybrid format:\n• On site: Lyon Hall, Grand Meridian Hotel, 37B Example Boulevard, District 1, Bucharest\n• Online: by video conference on Zoom\n\nThe programme covers sector performance indicators for 2020-2024, the social impact measurement framework used across European facilities, available blended finance instruments, and a round table bringing together the sector's key stakeholders.\n\nRegistration is open until 15 January 2026.

Agenda

9:30 - 10:00

Participant registration & welcome coffee

10:00 - 10:05

Welcome address Elena Farkas - Chair, Solstice Summit

10:05 - 10:25

Sector performance indicators 2020-2024 Anna Novak - Adviser, Solstice Summit

10:25 - 11:40

Measuring social impact under international investment facilities Panel: development finance institutions and sector practitioners

11:40 - 11:55

Coffee break

11:55 - 12:25

Blended finance facilities for inclusive finance providers

12:25 - 13:15

Round table: challenges facing the inclusive finance sector Moderator: Elena Farkas - Chair, Solstice Summit

13:15 - 14:00

Networking lunch with inclusive finance providers