International
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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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Shock as cocaine is found in coffee exports from Panama
MELBOURNE-The Australian Federal Police [AFP] has launched a major investigation after cocaine and another illicit drug were discovered concealed within a shipment of coffee beans in Melbourne. The AFP launched its investigation…
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RBI asks Indian co-op banks to appoint compliance officers
NEW DELHI– Urban Co-operative Banks [UCBs] in India are now required by the Reserve Bank of India [ RBI ]to appoint Chief Compliance Officers [CCOs] if they are to do business better,…
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New tool to boost cooperative innovation in Uruguay launched
MONTEVIDEO -Uruguayan cooperatives have launched a new tool to foster knowledge sharing among cooperatives and boost innovation. Named Canvas, the tool structures thinking and helps to include different elements in project design processes…
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US electric co-ops plan to establish rural broadband infrastructure
NEW YORK– The US electric coops are to take advantage of the government’s US$25 billion in American Rescue Plan funding to expand access to high speed, affordable internet across the country laying…
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IDF WDS 2022: Co-ops will make India 3rd economic power-Minister
NEW DELHI – While Prime of India Narendra Modi early this week launched the International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit 2022 [ IDF WDS 2022 ], Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit…
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Coffee production: How Brazil achieves record volumes with record quality
BRASILIA--Brazil has been the largest coffee producer in the world for more than 150 years, producing around one third of the world’s coffee, according to the International Coffee Organization [ICO]. Along the…
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Stakeholders urged to support UK co-ops and mutuals bill ahead of its second reading
LONDON-Co-operators in the UK are being urged to voice their support for the Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Commons next…
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