Cooperatives & Communities
-
RDC Abudul suspends PDM activities over extortion claims
LIRA – The Apac resident district commissioner [ RDC ], George Abudul has suspended the activities of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in the district, claiming the process is marred by extortion…
Read More » -
Youth in Madi Sub-region shun PDM cash
ADJUMANI– Youth in the Madi Sub-region districts of Adjumani, Moyo, and Obongi, are hesitant to use the funds provided by government under the Parish Development Model [PDM] due to the stringent conditions…
Read More » -
Cocoa cooperatives in Ghana launch forum for collective action
ACCRA – Cocoa cooperatives in Ghana have developed a strong governance structure that will enable them to speak up as one and be represented across all decision-making affecting the livelihoods of their…
Read More » -
MP Atukwase launches VSLA project to get women out of poverty
MBARARA – Mbarara City Woman Member of Parliament, Rita Atukwase has rolled out a village saving and loans association [VSLA] project to help get women in her constituency get out of poverty.…
Read More » -
U.S. coop expands its portfolio with power plant purchase
WASHINGTON DC – The acquisition of a private-equity-owned combined cycle power plant is the latest step that Rayburn Electric Cooperative [EC]has taken to meet the current and future needs of more than 500,000 Texans…
Read More » -
Lack of reliable power supply cripples business for Serere cooperative
SERERE – Due to a lack of reliable power supply, Kamurojo Growers’ Cooperative Society Limited is still grappling with low business activity, a year after the cooperative installed a rice huller to…
Read More » -
SACCO empowers pastoralists in Kenya
NAIROBI – Over 5,000 members, mostly pastoralists, have benefited from Northern Rangelands Trust Trading [NRTT] SACCO, established by community conservancy members as a vehicle for building businesses and diversifying their livelihoods. According…
Read More » -
Abulomogo Maize Farmers’ SACCO embraces soybean growing, reaps big
APAC – In addition to other crops, members of Abulomogo Maize Farmers’ SACCO in Apac district have embraced the growing of soybeans to boost their savings and fight household poverty. Abulomogo Maize…
Read More » -
Lira farmers decry presence of fake agro-inputs on market
LIRA – Farmers in both Lira district and Lira city have urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] to intervene and remove counterfeit agro-inputs from the market. The call…
Read More » -
Australian consumers benefit from mutuals keen to challenge big end of town, BCCM says
SYDNEY – The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals [ BCCM ] has said the ongoing expansion by its members in the financial services sector will provide added benefits to consumers and…
Read More »