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AfDB leads efforts to amplify Africa’s climate priorities at COP29 in Baku
KAMPALA, November 12, 2024 — African Development Bank Group [AfDB] President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina will lead a delegation to this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with…
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Uganda readies to host 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum
KAMPALA, July 18, 2024 – The East African Community [EAC] in partnership with the Internet Society – Uganda Chapter, are set to host the 11th Edition of the East Africa Internet Governance…
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WEF identifies top 10 emerging technologies to address global challenges
DALIAN, June 25, 2024 – The World Economic Forum [WEF] has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world…
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2024 arrivals: ICA welcomes new members from the Philippines, Eswatini and Rwanda
BRUSSELS, May 9, 2024 – May 2024 saw the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] gain three new full members: the MSU – IIT National Multi-Purpose Cooperative [MSU-IIT NMPC] from the Philippines;…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Partners pledge to transform global coffee sector in joint declaration
BERLIN, 19 January 22, 2024 – Set against the vibrant backdrop of Berlin’s Grüne Woche, the International Coffee Organisation [ICO], Global Coffee Platform [GCP], and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and…
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Cooperatives & Communities
COP28: Sustainable growth must involve cooperatives
DUBAI, December 15, 2023 – Held between November 30 and December 23 in Dubai, the 28th UN Conference on Climate Change [ COP28 brought together leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society…
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International
ICA position paper: Cooperatives as key partners in realising the Agenda 2030
BRUSSELS, November 9, 2023 – In September 2023, the international community marked the mid-point in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The UN hosted the SDG Summit which culminated…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Experts form economic forum to give voice to over three million cooperatives across globe
NEW DELHI, October 26, 2023 – Leading cooperative sector experts have come together to form the World Cooperative Economic Forum [WCopEF] to give voice to over three million cooperatives spread across the…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Mission to rewrite World Bank Group playbook advances with Banga’s global tour
WASHINGTON —The World Bank Group yesterday a months-long global tour for new president Ajay Banga, an early step in his mission to write a new playbook for the 78-year-old institution. Between now…
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East Africa
Drafting Constitution for the EAC Political Confederation: National consultations concluded in Kenya
NAIROBI – National consultations for Drafting the Constitution for the proposed East African Community [EAC] Political Confederation concluded in Machakos County, Kenya over the weekend. The 20-day consultations launched in Mombasa on…
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