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2024 arrivals: ICA welcomes new members from the Philippines, Eswatini and Rwanda
BRUSSELS, May 9, 2024 – May 2024 saw the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] gain three new full members: the MSU – IIT National Multi-Purpose Cooperative [MSU-IIT NMPC] from the Philippines;…
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Canada: Cooperative Housing Development Programme launched
WINNIPEG, May 7, 2024 – The Canadian government has launched the Cooperative Housing Development Programme. The programme’s launch was presided over by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Dan…
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Agreement to drive sustainable development through Islamic Finance signed
JEDDAH, June 6, 2024 – The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] and the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions [CIBAFI] signed a Grant Agreement to collaborate towards advancing Islamic finance…
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Society Artisanal partners with Minespider to track conflict-free gold from the DRC
KINSHASA, June 6, 2024 – Society Artisanal, an organisation that aims to export conflict-free artisanal gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC], has announced its partnership with Minespider, a technology company…
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Cooperatives essential in fostering economic inclusion: ICA President
BRASILIA, June 6, 2024 – The Organisation of Brazilian Cooperatives [OCB] successfully hosted an influential International Seminar titled “Empowering Futures: Cooperatives at the Forefront of Inclusivity, Resilience & Environmental Stewardship”. This pivotal…
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PAP and ICA-Africa teams meet to discuss proposed draft Model Law on Cooperatives in Africa
MASERU, June 5, 2024 – A significant step towards strengthening cooperative societies in Africa was marked by a recent meeting between technical teams from the Pan-African Parliament [ PAP ] and the…
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AfDB and Rwanda sign partial credit guarantee agreement to support green and social initiatives
NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 – The African Development Bank [AfDB] and the Government of Rwanda have signed a partial credit guarantee agreement to support Rwanda’s mobilisation of financing for green and social…
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Ugandan vanilla exporters urge supply diversification amid Madagascan monopoly
KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 -The Association of Vanilla Exporters of Uganda [VANEX] is imploring food and beverage brands to source vanilla from multiple countries of origin to avoid potential supply chain disruptions.…
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United Bank for Africa: Shareholders approve payment of N78.7 billion dividend
LAGOS, June 3, 2024 The shareholders of the United Bank for Africa [UBA] Plc, have congratulated the Board of Directors, management and staff of the Bank for the impressive performance recorded over…
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India is hosting the ICA Global Conference for the first time! How did modern-day cooperation begin in the land of ancient civilisation, spirituality and diverse cultures?
NEW DELHI, June 2, 2024 – The 2024 Global Conference [November 2530] will be held in New Delhi, India, at the Bharat Mandapam, which hosted the G20 New Delhi summit in 2023.…
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