microfinance
The different types of financial instruments addressed to individuals and micro-enterprises who lack access to traditional funding, such as guarantees, microcredit, equity and quasi-equity.
microfinance — the different types of financial instruments addressed to individuals and micro-enterprises who lack access to traditional funding, such as guarantees, microcredit, equity and quasi-equity. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.
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Frequently asked questions
What is microfinance?
The different types of financial instruments addressed to individuals and micro-enterprises who lack access to traditional funding, such as guarantees, microcredit, equity and quasi-equity.
What category of skill is microfinance?
ESCO classifies microfinance under the knowledge category, specifically in the finance, banking and insurance subcategory.
How transferable is microfinance between industries?
ESCO tags microfinance as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is microfinance the same as microcredit?
Yes — microfinance is also known as microcredit. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn microfinance?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands microfinance and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.