Cooperatives & Communities
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Soroti youth urged to utilise PDM funds wisely
SOROTI, January 20, 2026 – Several youth in Soroti City are set to receive 30 percent of the Parish Development Model [PDM] funds allocated them as implementers roll out the fourth phase…
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FAO launches International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 to accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
ROME, January 19, 2026 – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [ FAO ] recently launched The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, a global campaign aimed at…
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2026: Our Values, Our Future, Our Decade
By Jeroen Douglas LONDON, January 19, 2026 — As we stand at the threshold of 2026, we find ourselves at a historic crossroads. We are witnessing a tectonic shift in the global…
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Coops in Nigeria’s Edo State to be revitalised-official
BENIN CITY, January 18, 2026 — The Edo State Government recently said that cooperative societies across the state will be revitalised and fully integrated into its development framework under the SHINE Agenda…
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EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger at Mercosur deal
LONDON, January 17, 2026 — European Union [EU] will adjust its budget proposal for 2028-2034 to allow farmers early access to around 45 billion euros [US$53 billion] in funding. The European Union…
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Indonesia: Village cooperatives to tackle job scarcity in communities
JAKARTA, January 16, 2026 – Indonesian Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives programme is designed as a solution for job scarcity faced by the community, especially…
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Africa’s coffee exports rise 7.7 percent in November 2025-ICO report
LONDON, January 15, 2026 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 7.7 percent in November 2025 to 1.41 million bags from 1.31mln bags in November 2024, according to…
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Cooperatives can now offer telecommunication services in Brazil
BRASILIA, January 14, 2026 — A recent update of Brazil’s General Telecommunications Law means that cooperatives from all over the country have gained authorisation to offer telecommunications services, including telephony and broadband…
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Large SACCOs must be regulated by BoU – Attorney General
MBARARA CITY, January 13, 2026 – The Attorney General [AG], Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has advised the Bank of Uganda [BoU], the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC], and the Ministry of Finance…
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Lira Tailors’ Emyooga SACCO registers steady progress amid few challenges
LIRA CITY, January 13, 2026 — Lira Municipality Tailors Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO], based in Barogole Ward, Lira City, has recorded steady progress since its establishment in 202, despite…
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