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EPRC survey finds gaps in the implementation of revised O-level curriculum
KAMPALA, October 18, 2024 — A new survey has highlighted significant gaps in the implementation of the revised lower-level secondary curriculum at the time when the first cohort of students sit for…
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How rural women in Morocco have ventured forth with vinegar
RABAT, October 19, 2024 — In the mountains of central Morocco, apple farming is a way of life. But post-harvest losses and food wastage have brought economic troubles to rural communities. Twenty-four-year-old…
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New Cooperative Bill to reform and boost sector growth
NAIROBI, October 19, 2024 — The Cooperative Bill 2024, which the Kenyan Parliament is presently scrutinising, aims to tackle the persistent governance and management issues afflicting the cooperative sector, according to Wycliffe…
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Small-scale farmers take to the screens of cinema theatres worldwide
Rome, 17 October 2024 — In recognition of World Food Day, the Global Cinema Advertising Association [SAWA] and the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD] yesterday launched a global cinema campaign…
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EU Council agrees to delay EUDR implementation by one year
BRUSSELS, October 17, 2024 — The European Council has agreed to support the Commission’s proposal to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ] by one year. This postponement…
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AfDB supports Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum
KIGALI, October 16, 2024 — The African Development Bank has lent support to the Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum or AfCFTA Business Forum, held recently in Kigali, Rwanda. The meeting, organised by…
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UN Summit of the Future: Cooperatives leverage technology, innovation, and youth to advance SDGs
NEW YORK, October 14, 2024 — Cooperatives are leading the way in democratising science and technology, contributing significantly to the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs], concluded a side event at the United Nations…
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IFC and Absa provide trade facility to Valency to support thousands of farmers in Africa
SINGAPORE, October 13, 2024 – The International Finance Corporation [ IFC ], a member of the World Bank Group, and Absa Group Limited, a South Africa based bank, acting through its Corporate…
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EU Deforestation Law Delay Brings Losses to Most Vigilant
BRUSSELS, October 12, 2024 – The European Union’s EU Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] is set to be delayed by a year, potentially impacting companies that have paid to source agricultural produce that complies…
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AU launches African Cooperatives Centre to promote Social Solidarity Economy
JOHANNESBURG, October 8, 2024 — The African Union [AU] officially launched the African Cooperatives Centre [ACC] days ago. The initiative aims at advancing the Social Solidarity Economy [SSE] across Africa. Unveiled at…
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