Agencies
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Cooperatives & Communities
Economic inclusion project brings 25 institutions together to promote savings, financial inclusion
LIMA, March 30, 2024 —The USAID/WOCCU Economic Inclusion Project [EIP] days ago joined local partners to host a Global Money Week event in Lima, Peru featuring 25 financial institutions, public and private…
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News
AfDB approves US$ 50mln loan to support climate change resilience in Nigeria
ABUJA, March 28, 2024 – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group [AfDB] approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate Change Action Project [ECCAP]…
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News
Global experts urge action as Africa grapples with US$ 65bln timber trade deficit
ABIDJAN, March 27, 2024 – Africa must work to urgently address its staggering US$ 65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent’s future development, global…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Brazilian family farmer encourages work of other rural women in providing food for school feeding
BRASILIA, March 26, 2024– Family farmer Rita de Cássia Alves has been president of the AgroVerde Cooperative, located in Guapimirim, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil since 2021. In her…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Co-operative Bank of Kenya to pay shareholders Ksh 8.8bln in dividends
NAIROBI, March 25, 2024 – The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has maintained a dividend of Ksh 1.5 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023 after it recorded a 5.2 percent…
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Opinions & Commentary
Strengthening economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs through cooperatives
By Ashley Holst LONDON March 25, 2024 – Cooperatives are leaders in promoting inclusive economic growth by providing equitable and accessible solutions to economic and social stressors. Two of the seven principles…
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Cooperatives & Communities
CHF Canada recognised again as a top employer
OTTAWA, March 22, 2024 – The Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada [CHF Canada] has been recognised for a fourth straight year as a top employer in the National Capital Region. “The leading employers…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Maison Malake – Morocco’s social cooperative revolutionising cashew nuts
MARRAKECH, March 21, 2024 – As night falls over Marrakech’s medina, wrought-iron lanterns illuminate the narrow streets of the souk. The air is filled with scents of saffron and mint, and the metallic…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Dairy Farmers of America donating US$ 50,000 to Texas area food banks
KANSAS, March 18, 2024 – With millions of people in the Southwest still struggling in the aftermath of recent winter storms, Dairy Farmers of America [DFA], a Kansas City-based dairy cooperative of…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Building employee financial resilience: The case for setting up and growing an employee SACCO
KAMPALA, March 15, 2024 – In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, the concept of financial well-being has gained significant traction as organisations seek to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention. In…
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