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Cooperatives & Communities
Patio: A global network of software cooperators democratising the tech sector
LONDON, December 7, 2023 – Patio, a global community of worker-owned cooperatives is working to boost intercooperation among cooperatives worldwide, by sharing knowledge, job opportunities and human resources. Patio, which specialises in…
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Cooperatives & Communities
CoopStar: Empowering research and the cooperative movement in Africa
NAIROBI, December 7, 2023 – The Cooperatives for a Sustainable Transformation in Africa [ CoopStar ] workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 3-6, 2023 has marked a crucial step forward in…
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Cooperatives & Communities
New sugar millers’ licences invalid, says Deputy Attorney General
KAMPALA, December 1, 2023 – Licences that were granted to sugar manufacturers after the enforcement of the Sugar Act, 2020 are void, according to Deputy Attorney General, Jackson Kafuuzi. The Sugar Act…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Govt working to revive Soroti Fruit Factory after mismanagement by UDC, says Nabbanja
KAMPALA, November 27, 2023 – Government through Uganda Development Corporation [UDC] is developing regulations for partnership with former Ethiopia First Lady, Azeb Mesfin Haile, to manage the Soroti Fruit Factory, according to…
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Opinions & Commentary
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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Cooperatives & Communities
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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Cooperatives & Communities
Bukwo SACCO applauds Fanaka Finance for offering affordable financing
BUKWO, November 21, 2023 – The management of Kapsukwar Savings and Credit Cooperative Society in Bukwo district has hailed Fanaka Finance Limited for offering appropriate and affordable loans to their cooperative, enhancing…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Almost half of largest 100 coops in U.S. are focused in agriculture
NEW YORK, 20, 2023 – For more than 30 years, the National Cooperative Bank [NCB] has published its list of top 100 cooperatives across the U.S. For the latest list—based on 2022…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Parliamentary report exposes the greed and connivance in the theft of cooperators’ money: Part A
KAMPALA, November 16, 2023 – A Report of Sectoral Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry has unearthed the rot in the compensation of cooperatives for the war losses incurred during the political…
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Cooperatives & Communities
UN resolution calls for a second International Year of Cooperatives in 2025
KAMPALA, November 14, 2023 – The United Nations [ UN ]General Assembly has adopted a new resolution on cooperatives in social development calling for the proclamation of 2025 as an International Year…
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