Cooperatives & Communities
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UPDF soldiers advised to plan wisely before taking loans
GULU, July 2, 2025 – – Soldiers under the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] 4 Infantry Division have been urged to exercise careful financial planning and conduct market research before applying for…
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ICA President Ariel Guarco’s message as Annual Report 2024 is released
BRUSSELS, July 1, 2025 — Dear Members, Partners, and Colleagues, it is with deep appreciation and optimism that I present this message on behalf of the Board of the International Cooperative Alliance…
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Mapping coop sites: ICA to meet at Rochdale Pioneers Museum
LONDON, June 30, 2025 –– In a milestone initiative to honour and preserve the global cooperative legacy, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] will convene a key meeting of its “Cooperative Cultural Heritage”…
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PDM SACCO bosses in Amuria district accused of extortion
AMURIA, June 30, 2025 –– The Chairpersons of the Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [PDM SACCOs] in Amuria district have come under fire following allegations of extorting money from…
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SACCO leaders convene to drive innovation and inclusive finance
FORT PORTAL CITY, June 25, 2025 –– In a bid to foster experience-sharing, innovation, and inclusive financing, the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [UCSCU] on Tuesday hosted the 4th Annual…
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National Prayer Breakfast marks build-up to CoopsDay
KAMPALA, June 28, 2025 –– As part of the lead-up to the International Day of Cooperatives [ CoopsDay ], set for July 5, 2025, cooperators from across Uganda gathered on Friday for…
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Hoima City receives additional Shs 800mln for PDM
HOIMA, June 28, 2025 – – Residents of Hoima City who had not yet received funds under the Parish Development Model [PDM] programme have a reason to smile, following the release of…
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Jamaica’s Prime Minister Holness Hails Launch of Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union as ‘Milestone in Financial Inclusion’
KINGOSTON, June 27, 2025 — Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr Andrew Holness delivered the keynote address recently at the official launch of Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Jamaica Limited, celebrating what he described…
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Kenyan coffee farmers to benefit from regenerative, climate-smart agriculture
NAIROBI, June 27, 2025 – Coffee farmers from the Inoi Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Kenya are set to benefit from a three-year initiative titled Brewing the Future – Coffee to Stay,…
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PDM SACCO leaders urged to prioritise vulnerable groups in disbursement of funds
AMURU, June 27, 2025 – Keith Akera Aggrey, the Secretary for Finance and Planning in Amuru District, has urged leaders of the Parish Development Model Saving and Credit Cooperative Organisations [ PDM…
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