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“Keep Your Land, Keep Your Seed Campaign” launched in Dokolo district
DOKOLO, November 9, 2024 – The Land and Equity Movement in Uganda [LEMU], in collaboration with several partner organizations, has launched the “Keep Your Land, Keep Your Seed Campaign” in Okwongodul Sub-county,…
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Coffee Development Report unveils income opportunities in coffee’s circular economy revolution
KAMPALA, November 9, 2024 — The International Coffee Organisation [ICO] has released its latest Coffee Development Report, “Beyond Coffee: Towards a Circular Coffee Economy”, an in-depth exploration of the circular economy’s potential…
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FAO and ICA enhance strategic dialogue with cooperatives to achieve the 2030 Agenda
CAIRO, November 8, 2024 – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] and the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] virtually convened a virtual roundtable to enhance strategic dialogue between governments…
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SACCO managers in Bunyoro urged to prioritise transparency and accountability
HOIMA, November 8, 2024 — Managers of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in the Bunyoro Subregion have been urged to uphold high standards of transparency, accountability, and effective management to foster…
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Floods hit Butiaba Town Council, disrupting learning and other economic activities
BULIISA, November 8, 2024 — Several schools in Butiaba Town Council, Buliisa district, were left without students yesterday due to the devastating floods caused by rising water levels in Lake Albert. Among…
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Recognising innovative coops: Uhuru Institute, partners launch Second Edition of Coop360 Innovations Award
KAMPALA, November 7, 2024 — The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI], a social business enterprise, alongside its partners, officially launched the Second Edition of the Coop3600 Innovations Award today at a…
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Africa’s coffee exports surge 14.3 percent in September 2024 – ICO report
KAMPALA, November 7, 2024 – Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 14.3 percent in September 2024, totaling 1.37 million bags, compared to 1.2mln bags in the same month…
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UNDP leads joint monitoring team to assess farmer cooperatives’ progress
MONROVIA, November 7, 2024 — Farmer Cooperatives supported by the government-funded Accelerated Community Development Programme [ACDP], implemented, and managed by UNDP, are excited about engaging in commercial swamp rice and cassava production/cultivation.…
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Cooperative Bank of Tanzania will operate on commercial principles, says minister
DODOMA, November 7, 2024 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has announced that the Cooperative Bank of Tanzania [TCB] will now operate based on commercial principles to ensure its long-term sustainability…
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UDB-funded dairy plant launched in Kiboga district
KIBOGA, November 7, 2024 — The Minister of State for Animal Industry, Bright Rwamirama days ago launched a mini dairy processing plant in Kiboga district as part of government’s efforts to promote…
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