Cooperatives & Communities
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Report shows farmers earn more with Living Income Reference Price
BONN, February 10, 2024 – Cocoa farmers who were paid a living income reference price earned on average about 15 percent more compared to government regulated farmgate prices, according to a new report published…
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Over 900 leaders gathered at the 23rd Conference of Cooperatives of the Americas
COMAYAGUA, February 9, 2024 – Cooperatives, government officials, and representatives of international organisations debated the future of the Economy during the largest regional meeting held recently in Comayagua, Honduras, and broadcast live…
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Farmers advised to use improved agricultural inputs to boost production
KWEEN, February 9, 2024: Farmers in Bugisu and Sebei sub-regions have been advised to use improved agricultural inputs in order to boost farm production and productivity, hence ensuring food security in the…
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TZ: TCDC enters MoU with Tigo to provide payment services to cooperative farmers
DODOMA, February 8, 2024 – The Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission [TCDC] and telecom company Tigo have signed a memorandum of understanding [MoU] where cooperative farmers selling their produce will be paid through…
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Global coffee exports rose 12.6 percent in December 2023
KAMPALA, February 8, 2024 – According to the latest report released by the International Coffee Organisation [ICO], global green bean exports in December 2023 hit 10.87 million bags, as compared with 9.66mln…
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Commonwealth Law Ministers To Meet In Zanzibar
KAMPALA, February 7, 2024 – The biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting [CLMM ] will be held in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania from March 4-8, 2024, according to the latest Media Advisory…
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Exploring the cooperative model to empower African fashion designers
ABUJA, February 7, 2024 – The International Trade Centre [ITC], the African Export–Import Bank [Afreximbank], and the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] recently launched a consultative dialogue with African fashion designers to explore…
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NRM’s Todwong urges Karimojongs on peace building
NAPAK, February 6, 2024 – The National Resistance Movement [NRM] Secretary General, Richard Todwong, has urged the people in Karamoja Sub-region to work towards ensuring a peaceful and prosperous society. Todwong said…
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UPDF, Lira City Council to clean major market monthly
LIRA City, February 6, 2024 – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] 5th Infantry Division, and Lira City Council have agreed to carry out general cleanliness in Lira Main Market every month. This…
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Alebtong district boss calls for more funding of PDM
ALEBTONG, February 5, 2024 – The Alebtong district LCV Chairman, David Kennedy Odongo has appealed to government to allocate more funds to the Parish Development Model [PDM], saying it will boost agricultural…
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