The Cooperator News

Stakeholders call for prioritisation of women in land governance

KAMPALA, July 1, 2025 — The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has urged national players  in the land sector to actively implement the provisions of existing policies, especially the National Land Policy of…

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Over 20 arrested for allegedly destroying 40 hectares of restored bamboo in Bugoma Centre Forest Reserve

KIKUUBE, July 1, 2025 –– Police in Kikuube District have arrested 21 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal activities within the Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, resulting in the destruction of 40 hectares…

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ICA President Ariel Guarco’s message as Annual Report 2024 is released

BRUSSELS, July 1, 2025 — Dear Members, Partners, and Colleagues, it is with deep appreciation and optimism that I present this message on behalf of the Board of the International Cooperative Alliance…

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Farmers In Eastern Uganda Learn  Better Practices For Agricultural Production

PALLISA, July 1, 2025 –– At least 800 smallholder farmers from the eastern Ugandan districts of Tororo, Pallisa, Budaka, Bugiri and Butaleja have been equipped with knowledge and agronomic practices to enhance…

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Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Unlocking Africa’s Carbon Wealth Through Integrity, Action and Investment

KAMPALA, July 1, 2025 –– The award-winning VUKA Group has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit [CMAS], a purpose-driven, high-level continental gathering that will take place October from 21 to 23,…

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Mapping coop sites: ICA to meet at Rochdale Pioneers Museum

LONDON, June 30, 2025 –– In a milestone initiative to honour and preserve the global cooperative legacy, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] will convene a key meeting of its “Cooperative Cultural Heritage”…

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PDM SACCO bosses in Amuria district accused of extortion

AMURIA, June 30, 2025 –– The Chairpersons of the Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [PDM SACCOs] in Amuria district have come under fire following allegations of extorting money from…

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SACCO leaders convene to drive innovation and inclusive finance

FORT PORTAL CITY, June 25, 2025 –– In a bid to foster experience-sharing, innovation, and inclusive financing, the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [UCSCU] on Tuesday hosted the 4th Annual…

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UNBS, EAGC train MSMEs on standards and quality control

WAKISO,  June 30, 2025 – – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS], in collaboration with the Eastern Africa Grain Council [EAGC], has launched a training campaign targeting Micro, Small and Medium-sized…

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ICA opens Policy Forum on Development and meets with EU Commissioner for International Partnerships

BRUSSELS, June 30, 2025 –– The Policy Forum on Development [PFD], which aims to improve the effectiveness of European Union [ EU ] development cooperation, took place recently in Brussels. Cooperatives were…

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