International
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Questions and answers on the confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court
KAMPALA, January 19, 2025 —The International Criminal Court [ICC] is in the process of confirmation of charges hearing against war Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army [LRA] who is…
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A Cooperative Vision for the Future
By Jeroen Douglas BRUSSELS, January 17, 2025 – Esteemed cooperators, colleagues, and friends around the world, As we embark on a new year, a year designated by the United Nations as the…
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Economic Outlook for 2025 weighed down by fragmentation, debt and political uncertainty
KAMPALA, 16 January 2025 – The global economy is set to face significant challenges in 2025, with 56 percent of chief economists surveyed expecting conditions to weaken, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from…
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Costa Rica launches Coffee+ Initiative, guaranteeing zero deforestation
SAN JOSE, January 16, 2025 –– Costa Rican coffee is known worldwide for its quality. Now, it also seeks to differentiate itself in international markets as a product that guarantee zero deforestation…
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India’s NCUI kicks off IYC 2025 with women entrepreneurs meet
NEW DELHI, January 14, 2025 — The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperation [CEDC] under the National Cooperative Union of India [ NCUI ] marked the beginning of the International Year of…
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Canadian coops given $ 362.6mln for housing initiative
ONTARIO, January 11, 2025 –– Recently, the Canadian Federal Government released its 2024 Fall Economic Statement, setting its financial priorities for the coming year. Following a sustained push by the cooperative housing…
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2025 Digital Growth Award Nominations Open
MADISON, Wis., January 10, 2025 — Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2025 Digital Growth Award, which will recognise one or more member credit union associations or individual…
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Global coffee exports dropped 0.4 percent in November 2024, says new report
KAMPALA, January 8, 2025 — The International Coffee Organisation [ICO] has reported that global green bean exports in November 2024 totalled 9.7 million bags, compared to 9.73 million bags in the same…
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Over 1,900 cooperatives roped in as suppliers for meals programme
JAJARKATA [ANTARA], January 6, 2025 – As many as 1,923 cooperatives in Indonesia will supply raw ingredients for the Free Nutritious Meals Programme, according to Cooperatives Minister Budi Arie Setiadi. “There are…
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WOCCU Joins Amazonia Finance Network
MADISON, Wis., December 27, 2024—World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] recently joined the Amazonia Finance Network [AFN], an alliance comprised of more than 50 international, regional and national financial organizations…
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