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Co-operative Bank of Kenya gets US$ 25mln for women-led MSMEs
NAIROBI, May 6, 2024 – The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has received a US$ 25 million long-term loan from a German fund DEG for lending to women-led micro, small and medium sized…
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Korean peasant unions condemn importation of agricultural products
SEOUL, May 5, 2024 – Peasants’ unions in South Korea recently protested the sale of imported agricultural products by the local agricultural cooperatives, especially, Hanaro Mart. Hanaro Mart is a grocery supermarket…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Expocacer launches exclusive coffee at the SCA Expo
CHICAGO, May 3, 2024 – Presenting the coffee offerings of Brazil and the Cerrado Mineiro region and emphasising the production of specialty beans through sustainable practices, the Cerrado Coffee Growers’ Cooperative […
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Opinions & Commentary
New CMN rules could boost consolidation for Brazilian cooperative credit system
By Claudio Gallina RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, May 3, 2024 – Fitch Ratings views the enactment of the National Monetary Council [ CMN ] Resolution No. 5,131 [R5131] as a positive regulatory…
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IsDBI issues annual report highlighting innovative solutions for Islamic finance and development
RIYADH, May 2, 2024 – The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] has issued its annual report for the year 2023, showcasing its activities and accomplishments in Islamic finance transformation and creative solutions…
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Cooperatives & Communities
MoU signed with IFFCO to host the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024
NEW DELHI, May 1, 2024 – A Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] was recently signed by the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative [ IFFCO ] for holding the ICA…
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Africa Road Builders: Two African Heads of State receive 2024 Babacar Ndiaye Prize
ABIDJAN, April 30, 2024 – The “Africa Road Builders” Selection Committee recently met in Dubai, United Arab Emirates where it awarded the Babacar Ndiaye Prize 2024 to the Presidents of Equatorial Guinea…
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Fish cooperative in Kenya meeting increased demand for fish
NAIROBI, April 30, 2024 – William Ebukut lives with his family of seven in Loiyangalani town located in Marsabit County on the eastern bank of Lake Turkana. The lake occupies northwestern Kenya,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Irish dairy coop Tirlán announces partnership with mental health charity
DUBLIN, Aril 29, 2024 – Ireland’s farmer-owned dairy and grain cooperative, Tirlán, and its employees has chosen Aware as its new charity partner. Tirlán’s network of 2,300 employees will fundraise for the…
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Trident Energy’s Republic of Congo oil field acquisition lauded as key step forward
JOHANNESBURG, April 28, 2024 – Oil and gas company Trident Energy has secured agreements with multinational energy companies Chevron and TotalEnergies to obtain stakes in the Republic of Congo’s oil fields. The…
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