The National Agency for Microcredit is an Italian non-economic public entity that plays a key role in the field of microcredit and microfinance, both nationally and internationally. Specifically, its responsibilities include:
Promoting, guiding, facilitating, evaluating, and monitoring microfinance instruments promoted by the European Union and microfinance activities financed through community funds;
Monitoring and evaluating Italian microcredit and microfinance initiatives;
Promoting and supporting microcredit and microfinance programs aimed at fostering the economic and social development of Italy, as well as assisting developing countries and transitioning economies.