Cooperatives & Communities
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Trade ministry reflects on past five years in new publication
KAMPALA, May 15, 2026 — The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] has in its latest publication reflected on what it describes as a transformative journey between 2021 and 2025, highlighting…
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Ugandan coops stand to reap more from China’s zero-tariff policy for African products
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — Leading Ugandan cooperatives exporting to China are excited about the Asian country’s new tariff policy that grants virtually duty-free access for African products into its market. China…
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Instant coffee now officially included in EUDR
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is…
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West Acholi Cooperative Union embarks on cattle rearing to tap lucrative beef market
GULU CITY, May 13, 2026 — West Acholi Cooperative Union [WACU] has embarked on cattle rearing on part of its 7,000 acres of land in Nwoya district as it seeks tap into…
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Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Carlo Borzaga
BRUSSELS, May 13, 2026 — The Venice Foundation for Peace Research and the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] have launched a Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Prof.…
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Interview: ICAO President Hodong KANG
BRUSSELS, May 13, 2026 — The International Cooperative Agricultural Organisation [ ICAO ] is a sectoral body of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], founded in 1951 to represent global agricultural cooperatives. Its…
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Uganda to issue inaugural sovereign sukuk
KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — The Government of Uganda is in advanced stages of issuing the inaugural Sovereign Sukuk to finance 15 percent of the total cost of Euro 2.7 billion required…
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PDM SACCO leaders in Kapchorwa arrested over alleged theft of parish funds
KAPCHORWA, May 12, 2026 — Two leaders of a Parish Development Model [PDM] SACCO in West Division, Kapchorwa Municipality, Kapchorwa district, have been arrested over the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for…
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International Day of Argania 2026: Cooperatives safeguard heritage, empower women and protect the future
BRUSSELS, May 11, 2026 — Every year on May 10, the International Day of Argania recognises the cultural, environmental and socio-economic importance of the argan tree and the communities that sustain it.…
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Kikamba Farmers Development SACCO hits Shs 50 million in savings
KAKUMIRO, May 11, 2026 — Members of Kikamba Farmers Development Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO] have reason to celebrate following the steady growth of their savings. Speaking during at the SACCO’s…
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