Microfinance activity is recognized – at the level of European institutions and member states - as an area with a significant impact on entrepreneurship, economic growth and social inclusion. But the market of this important financing source for disadvantaged entities still have imperfections,...

In order to support the development of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), the European Commission adopted the “Small Business Act for Europe” (SBA) in 2008 which include ten leading principles, a set of new legislative measures and strategic actions to be put into practice at the...