International
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MENA economies grow 5.5 percent but benefits are uneven
WASHINGTON-The economies of the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region are expected to grow by 5.5 percent this year —the fastest rate since 2016—followed by a slowing of growth to 3.5…
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Former WOCCU President and CEO among recipients of U.S. credit union movement’s highest honour
WASHINGTON –The National Credit Union Foundation [the Foundation] has announced the honorees of its 34th annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honours. Brian Branch, former President and…
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Co-ops and climate justice: Preview of upcoming Ways Forward 2022 in Manchester
LONDON-Why is climate justice important for the co-op movement? How can co-operation and co-operatives be seen as relevant to the climate movement? What is the best way to build effective alliances across…
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World Bank: Russian invasion of Ukraine impedes post-pandemic economic recovery in Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON-Russian invasion of Ukraine has dimmed prospects of a post-pandemic economic recovery for emerging and developing economies in the Europe and Central Asia region, says the World Bank’s Economic Update for the…
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Danish coop to replace Fakta supermarkets with discount stores
COPENHAGEN – Co-op Denmark has announced the closure of its Fakta supermarkets and merger of its Kvickly and SuperBrugsen chains, according to media agencies in Europe. The consumer co-op – one of…
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Co-ops can make you self-reliant, cooperative leader tells Indian female students
NEW YORK – Gujarat State Cooperative Union recently organised a “Young Women Cooperative Seminar” with the theme “Self–Reliance through the Cooperation” for the young female students studying in colleges of Gujarat in…
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Mondiacult 2022: Cooperatives enhance a resilient cultural sector
BRUSSELS-Recently, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICAs organised a side-event as part of the UNESCO’s Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – Mondiacult 2022. Through this conference, UNESCO is reinvesting in the…
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Energy co-ops weigh the costs of the world’s power supply crisis
LONDON– The energy crisis is forcing price hikes around the world; in the UK, millions are in fear of fuel poverty as winter looms, and many businesses are concerned about unaffordable fuel…
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International tourism back to 60 percent of pre-pandemic levels-UNWTO
REAL MADRID-According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals almost tripled in January to July 2022 [+172 percent] compared to the same period of 2021. This means the sector…
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SECU donates US$ 300,000 to WFCU for global program
RALEIGH, N.C. -State Employees’ Credit Union [ SECU ] announces its continued commitment to Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions [WFCU], the engagement and charitable arm of the World Council of Credit Unions, by committing US$ 300,000…
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