Cooperatives & Communities
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Brazil’s Recognition of Cooperativism as Culture Strengthens the Global Cooperative Heritage Agenda
BRASILIA, August 8, 2026 — Brazil has taken a significant step towards recognising the cultural dimension of cooperativism. With the publication of Law No. 15.433/2026, cooperativism is now formally recognised as a…
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ICA-EU Workshop to Frame the Principles of International Cooperative Law
BRUSSELS, August 7, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], through its Financial Framework Partnership with the EU, will convene the hybrid Workshop, “Framing the Principles of International Cooperative Law,” on August…
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Who will sit on the ICA Board from September?
BRUSSELS, August 6, 2026 — The 2026 ICA General Assembly on September 15, in Panama will include elections for the ICA President and At-Large Directors for the Global Board. This year, there…
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Minister urges stronger cooperatives to accelerate wealth creation in Acholi
GULU CITY, August 6, 2026 — The Minister of State for Cooperatives, Tom Alero Aza, has called on leaders and communities in Gulu City and the rest of Acholi Subregion to embrace…
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Kapchorwa’s Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO partners with AGRITERRA to empower members with financial literacy
KAPCHORWA, August 5, 2026 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO in Kapchorwa district has stepped up its member education and training campaign by conducting financial literacy and crop insurance training for members of…
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In Memory of Américo Utumi
BRUSSELS, August 4, 2026 — The global cooperative movement lost one of its distinguished leaders on Saturday, August 1, with the passing of Américo Utumi at the age of 92. A Brazilian…
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Africa CDC and AU Rally Member States Behind Zero Maternal Deaths Agenda
KAMPALA, August 2, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ], in collaboration with the African Union Commission, Member States and development partners, has convened a…
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ICA members chat looks at the People Pillar of the Strategic Plan 2026-30
BRUSSELS, August 2, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] recently held its latest online members’ chat, focusing on the People Pillar of the Strategic Plan 2026-30, Practice, Promote, Protect.…
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ICA: New members join from Paraguay, Chile, Ethiopia, The Philippines and Malaysia
BRUSSELS, August 1, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] has recently welcomed six new members, joining from Paraguay, Chile, Ethiopia, the Philippines and Malaysia. From Paraguay, two financial cooperatives…
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Kotido Municipality shifts to grassroots vetting as PDM SACCO elections conclude
KOTIDO, July 30, 2026 — Kotido Municipality has reached a key milestone in implementing the government’s Parish Development Model [PDM], following the conclusion of executive elections and establishment of SACCO governance structures…
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