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How are cooperatives accelerating SDG8?
BRUSSELS, June 5, 2025 — The UN’s 8th Sustainable Development Goal aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Cooperatives are well-placed to…
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Museveni directs annual government support to Martyrs Day celebrations
KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has directed that government funding for Martyrs Day celebrations be included in the national budget annually, acknowledging the spiritual significance and massive participation of…
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National Budget Month for FY 2025/26 Launched
KAMPALA, June 2, 2025 — Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has launched the national budget month activities for FY 2025/26 at the Uganda Media Centre. During the launch that took place in Kampala, Finance…
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Uganda earmarks over Shs 360mln to mark 2025 International Day of Cooperatives
KAMPALA, May 30, 2025 – – A budget of Shs 362.93 million has been earmarked for Uganda’s national celebrations of the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay], set to take place on…
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Chief economists warn global growth under strain from trade policy shocks and AI disruption
KAMPALA , May 28, 2025 –– The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to…
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European Commission publishes first list of Country Benchmarks under the EUDR
BRUSSELS, May 26, 2025 — The European Commission [EC] has released its long-awaited first list of country risk classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ], marking a critical milestone in…
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BUSFACO AGM approves Shs 300mln budget for 2025
MASINDI, May 19, 2025 –– The Bunyoro Sugarcane Farmers Cooperative Union Limited [ BUSFACO ] has approved a Shs 300 million budget for the 2025 financial year, marking a significant increase from…
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Soroti District Council approves Shs 35.9bln budget for FY 2025/2026
SOROTI, May 19, 2025 – The Soroti District Council has approved a budget of Shs 35.9 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year [YF], marking a reduction from the current year’s allocation of…
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Kikuube District Council approves Shs 33.6bln budget to enhance service delivery
KIKUUBE, May 19, 2025 –– The Kikuube District Council has approved a budget of over Shs 33.6 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year [FY], with councillors expressing optimism that the funding will…
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L.A. artist coop fights back against rising costs and fewer jobs
L.A., May 17, 2025 — In the current brutal Los Angeles entertainment environment, where costs are high and Hollywood productions are moving out of the city at record speeds, a new and…
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