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International
US co-ops get US$ 170,000 for work in low-income communities
CALIFORNIA-Five US co-ops have been awarded a total of US$ 170,000 from a fund to increase co-op development in low-income communities and communities of colour. The 2022 winners of the annual Capital…
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Africa
How smoked fish vendors’ co-op is fighting climate change in Gabon
LIBREVILLE –A young woman unloads cases of freshly caught fish from her boat onto the dock of the banks of the Ogooué river near the fish market of Lambaréné in Gabon. Marilou…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kyotera project gathers over 700 SACCOs to raise capital for members
KYOTERA-At least 730 community-based Savings and Credit Society Co-operatives [SACCOs] in Kyotera district have come together under a new arrangement to raise more funds for members as they engage in income-generating activities.…
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International
Stakeholders urged to support UK co-ops and mutuals bill ahead of its second reading
LONDON-Co-operators in the UK are being urged to voice their support for the Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Commons next…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Otuke political leaders accused of meddling in Emyooga
OTUKE– Political leaders in Otuke district have been accused of interfering with the Emyooga Programme. Emyooga is a presidential initiative on wealth and job creation. The Programme was introduced to offer seed…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Otuke Boda boda Emyooga SACCO ranks best in district
OTUKE- Otuke East Boda Boda Emyooga Sacco in Otuke district is reportedly performing extremely well and members have started reaping the benefits. According to authorities and Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], the Sacco…
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Energy & Mining
Museveni’s input included in Minerals Bill, licenses to be based on capital investment
KAMPALA– The Members of Parliament have reconsidered and passed the Mining and Minerals Bill 2022 with amendments to protect artisan miners and to elaborate the licensing requirement for mining in Uganda. The…
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International
British Columbia’s co-op sector gets financial boost from government
The provincial government of British Columbia, Canada, has announced a CA$2 million [about US$ 1.6mln] investment to support the development and growth of co-operatives. The British Columbia Co-operative Association [BCCA] and its…
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International
Draft amendments don’t align with Co-op Principles on many points: NCUI
NEW DELHI– Reacting to the draft amendments to Multi-State Cooperative Societies [MSCS] Act 2002, circulated to the national federations in India by the Ministry of Cooperation, several representatives of member institutions of…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kwania North PWDs SACCO gets extra Emyooga funds
KWANIA- Kwania North Persons with Disabilities [PWDs] saving and credit cooperative organisation [SACCO] has received an more Shs 20 million to boost the seed capital for its beneficiaries under Emyooga programme. The…
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