Cooperatives & Communities
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Gov’t promotes aquaculture through fishermen’s cooperatives
ENTEBBE, July 12, 2026 – In an effort to reduce pressure on the country’s lakes, the State Minister for Fisheries, Robert Migadde, has urged Ugandan fishermen to form cooperatives and engage in…
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Promoting peace and dialogue: Why the global cooperative movement is coming to Panama
BRUSSELS, July 12, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] and Cooperatives of the Americas will bring the global cooperative movement to Panama this September for their General Assemblies and Global Conference.…
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Kikuube farmer groups receive Shs 400mln climate-smart farm inputs
KIKUUBE, July 11, 2026 — Farmers in Kikuube district, western Uganda have a reason to smile after receiving climate-smart agricultural inputs worth Shs 400 million aimed at boosting production and improving their…
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Preparing for Panama: explore the programme and meet the first speakers
BRUSSELS, July 11, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] and Cooperatives of the Americas will convene their General Assemblies and joint Global Conference in Panama in September, bringing together cooperative leaders,…
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Parliamentary SACCO boss denies money laundering allegations as IGG charges seven officials
KAMPALA, July 10, 2026 — The leadership of the Parliamentary SACCO has denied allegations that the institution was used to embezzle and launder public funds after seven Parliament officials were arrested and…
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Architects of New Global Economy: CM50 Leaders Commit to Expanding Cooperative Sector to US$5 Trillion
BRUSSELS, July 10, 2026 — Chief executives and senior leaders from some of the world’s largest cooperative and mutual enterprises have pledged to work towards expanding the global cooperative economy to US$…
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Cooperative Fund seeking US$ 600,000 to support post-crisis recovery and peacebuilding
LONDON, July 9, 2026 — A global cooperative fund established to promote peace and support cooperatives recovering from crises is seeking to raise more than US$ 600,000 by the end of 2026…
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ICA launches global survey to assess impact of International Year of Cooperatives 2025
BRUSSELS, July 8, 2026 — International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has launched a global Impact Assessment Survey to gather feedback from cooperators worldwide on the legacy and achievements of the United Nations International…
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Cooperatives key to achieving SDGs, global leaders say
NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 — Cooperatives can play a critical role in driving inclusive, locally led and sustainable development as the world accelerates efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals […
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BoU issues licence to Kabarole’s Kihondo Tukwatanize SACCO
KAMPALA, July 8, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has continued issuing licences to large Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] across the country, with Kihondo Tukwatanize Co-operative Savings and Credit…
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