The Cooperator News

Second ICA Members’ Chat webinar explores Advocacy

BRUSSELS, May 17, 2026 — Throughout 2026, the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] is hosting a series of online events for members to explore the organisation’s 2026-2030 strategic plan: Practice, Promote,…

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EAC finance ministers harmonise budget reading date, adopt common regional economic agenda

KAMPALA, May 17, 2026 — Finance ministers from the East African Community (EAC) Partner States have agreed to present their national budgets on the same day and adopt a unified regional economic…

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Kiryandongo district approves Shs 48bln budget to drive socio-economic transformation

KIRYANDONGO, May 17, 2026 — Kiryandongo District Council has approved a Shs 48 billion budget for the financial year [FY] 2026/2027, with leaders pledging to accelerate socio-economic transformation through improved service delivery…

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Apple farming transforms livelihoods amid growing challenges in Rubanda

By Jane Elizabeth Umutangana RUBANDA, May 17, 2026 — Apple farming is steadily transforming livelihoods in the hilly Rubanda district, with many farmers earning improved incomes from the once-uncommon fruit crop. However,…

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Bunyoro goat farmers improve incomes through climate-smart breeds

BULIISA, May 16, 2026 – Goat farming groups in Bunyoro Subregion, especially in Buliisa district have improved their livelihoods and increased household incomes after adopting climate-smart goat farming practices and replacing traditional…

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Lira City receives Shs14bln under PDM

LIRA, May 16, 2026 — Lira City Mayor Sam Atul has praised the government for introducing the Parish Development Model [PDM], saying the programme, which was launched in 2022, is making a…

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Finance ministry outlines tough measures to curb rising public debt

KAMPALA, May 15, 2026 – Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MFPED] has unveiled a package of fiscal and policy measures aimed at curbing the country’s rising public debt, which…

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EAC Announces 2026 Regional Quality Awards to Honour Top Enterprises

ARUSHA, May 15, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has officially announced the upcoming 2026 EAC Regional Quality Awards set to fete outstanding enterprises across the region that demonstrate excellence in…

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#ICAPanama2026: A logo that bridges cooperation

PANAMA CITY, May 15, 2026 — The visual identity for the 2026 ICA Global Conference has been revealed. The logo, which places the bridge of the Americas at the centre, is a…

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Kikuube leaders seek grace period for farmers to harvest maize before Bugoma Forest eviction

KIKUUBE, May 15, 2026 — Leaders in Kikuube District have called on the government to allow farmers who cultivated maize in Bugoma Central Forest Reserve to harvest their crops before vacating the…

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