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Cooperatives & Communities
Egyptian gov’t holds press conference on13th Africa Ministerial Cooperative Conference
CAIRO-President of the General Authority for Construction and Housing Cooperatives Hossam Rezq days ago held a press conference to announce details about the hosting by Egypt of the 13th Africa Ministerial Cooperative…
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Africa
Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2022 set for early November
ABIDJANI-The third edition of the Africa Investment Market Days is fast approaching, according to its schedule. Taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from November 2-4, 2022, the Africa Investment Forum [AIF2022] will…
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International
ICBA and ICMIF to hold centennial events this year
LONDON-Both the International Cooperative Banking Association [ICBA] and the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation [ ICMIF ] are holding events this year to mark 100 years of their organisations’ existence. ICMIF,…
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International
MENA economies grow 5.5 percent but benefits are uneven
WASHINGTON-The economies of the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region are expected to grow by 5.5 percent this year —the fastest rate since 2016—followed by a slowing of growth to 3.5…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Former WOCCU President and CEO among recipients of U.S. credit union movement’s highest honour
WASHINGTON –The National Credit Union Foundation [the Foundation] has announced the honorees of its 34th annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honours. Brian Branch, former President and…
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International
Co-ops and climate justice: Preview of upcoming Ways Forward 2022 in Manchester
LONDON-Why is climate justice important for the co-op movement? How can co-operation and co-operatives be seen as relevant to the climate movement? What is the best way to build effective alliances across…
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Africa
High inflation: World Bank advises African gov’ts to restore macro-economic stability and protect the poor
WASHINGTON-Global headwinds are slowing Africa’s economic growth as countries continue to contend with rising inflation, hindering progress on poverty reduction. The risk of stagflation comes at a time when high interest rates…
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International
World Bank: Russian invasion of Ukraine impedes post-pandemic economic recovery in Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON-Russian invasion of Ukraine has dimmed prospects of a post-pandemic economic recovery for emerging and developing economies in the Europe and Central Asia region, says the World Bank’s Economic Update for the…
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International
Danish coop to replace Fakta supermarkets with discount stores
COPENHAGEN – Co-op Denmark has announced the closure of its Fakta supermarkets and merger of its Kvickly and SuperBrugsen chains, according to media agencies in Europe. The consumer co-op – one of…
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East Africa
Teachers Saccos asked to join major association for operational efficiency
NAIROBI-Kenya Teachers Sacco Association [KETSA] national chairperson, Robert Njue has urged teachers’ Saccos in the country to join the association so that they are able to pool resources together. Njue, who is…
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