The Cooperator News

New members from the Philippines and Côte d’Ivoire join ICA

BRUSSELS, November 24, 2023 – Two new members joined the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] in November 2023, further strengthening the global apex body of cooperatives. According to the ICA, the…

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Uganda’s September 2023 export earnings post 5.6 percent decline

KAMPALA, November 24, 2023 – According to the Ministry of Finance, Uganda shipped exports worth US$ 632.06 million in September 2023, a 5.6 percent decline when compared to US$ 669.88mln exported in…

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NAM, G77 summits to boost Uganda’s tourism as govt allocates Shs 53.6bln for preparations

KAMPALA, November 24, 2023 – Uganda’s tourism sector will reap from the two upcoming international summits to take place in Kampala in January 2024, according to the Minister of State for Foreign…

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Uganda, China legislatures to continue cooperating

KAMPALA, November 24, 2023 – The deputy speakers of the legislatures of Uganda and China have committed to maintain their cooperation in an effort to keep a strong relationship between the two…

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The Transformative Power of Innovation: Fostering Cooperative Competitiveness Through Innovation

KAMPALA, November 23, 2023 – In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and dynamic social changes, innovations stand as the driving force behind progress. Innovation awards play a pivotal role in…

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MPs want PDM beneficiaries to have more access to banks

KAMPALA, November 23, 2023 – Members of Parliament have called for improved access to banking institutions to enable beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] programme to receive funds. The MPs, who…

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Finance Ministry needs Shs 2bln to establish Sugar Board

KAMPALA, November 23, 2023 – Due to the lack of required funds, Government has failed to establish a Sugar Board to regulate the sugar industry, according to the Minister of State Finance…

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Soroti City journalists’ SACCO tipped on record keeping

SOROTI, November 23, 2023 – Executive members of Soroti West City Division Journalists Emyooga SACCO in Soroti City have been advised to keep records if they are to properly manage the SACCO.…

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World Bank and Global Fund: Stronger collaboration to tackle impact of climate change on health

WASHINGTON, November 23, 2023 ― The World Bank and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria [the Global Fund] have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] outlining how the two…

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PDM SACCO members in Otuke invest in agri-business

OTUKE, November 22, 2023 – Members of Ating Orum Parish Development Model [PDM] SACCO have invested the money received in agri-business and expect to earn profits in the near future. Some of…

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