International
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Extreme weather cuts major crop forecasts as global production outlook turns mixed
WASHINGTON, October 12, 2026 — Extreme dryness and unfavourable weather are expected to reduce production of several major crops around the world, according to the latest United States Department of Agriculture [USDA]…
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ICA announces 63 new Cooperative Cultural Heritage inscriptions
BRUSSELS, October 2, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has announced 63 new inscriptions on its Cooperative Cultural Heritage [CCH] List, bringing the number of recognised sites and living traditions to…
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Global economy set to stabilise, but fiscal pressures and AI uncertainty threaten growth
KAMPALA, September 22, 2026 — The global economy is showing signs of stabilisation, but tighter fiscal conditions, rising living costs and uncertainty over artificial intelligence [ AI ] investment could undermine growth…
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ICA calls for cooperatives to play greater role in peacebuilding
PANAMA CITY, September 17, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has called for cooperatives worldwide to take a more active role in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery, arguing that cooperative…
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UN calls for stronger partnership with cooperatives to advance peace, inclusion and sustainable development
PANAMA CITY, September 21, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] has called for a stronger partnership with the global cooperative movement, highlighting the vital role cooperatives play in promoting peace,…
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Coops are ‘critical partners for the future of sustainable development’, report shows
PANAMA CITY, September 17, 2026 — Cooperatives have been underlined as a key partners for the United Nations to advance its 2030 sustainability agenda in a report demonstrating how the model actively…
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Cooperative youth: present, participating and leading
PANAMA CITY, September 15, 2026 — Young people are increasingly taking an active role in the global cooperative movement, participating in decision-making, leading youth committees and developing initiatives to address challenges facing…
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Gov’ts reform tax systems to boost growth as revenue pressures mount
KAMPALA, September 11, 2026 — Governments across different regions of the world introduced tax reforms in 2025 to support growth and investment, but measures to raise revenue in response to mounting pressure…
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UN report highlights growing recognition of cooperative model
KAMPALA, September 3, 2026 — The United Nations [UN] has highlighted growing global recognition of the social and solidarity economy [SSE], including co-operatives, and their contribution to sustainable development, decent work and…
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WOCCU releases latest statistical report on the global credit union movement
MADISON, Wisconsin, August 30, 2026 — World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] recently released its latest Statistical Report, providing its clearest picture yet of the global credit union and financial cooperative movement.…
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