cooperatives
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Health
ACPCU launches health insurance scheme for coffee farmers
BUSHENYI, August 12, 2025 — The Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union [ACPCU], in partnership with Elucid Health Uganda, has launched a health insurance scheme targeting coffee-farming households in the region. The scheme,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Brazil’s Recognition of Cooperativism as Culture Strengthens the Global Cooperative Heritage Agenda
BRASILIA, August 8, 2026 — Brazil has taken a significant step towards recognising the cultural dimension of cooperativism. With the publication of Law No. 15.433/2026, cooperativism is now formally recognised as a…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Who will sit on the ICA Board from September?
BRUSSELS, August 6, 2026 — The 2026 ICA General Assembly on September 15, in Panama will include elections for the ICA President and At-Large Directors for the Global Board. This year, there…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Minister urges stronger cooperatives to accelerate wealth creation in Acholi
GULU CITY, August 6, 2026 — The Minister of State for Cooperatives, Tom Alero Aza, has called on leaders and communities in Gulu City and the rest of Acholi Subregion to embrace…
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Fairtrade
Fairtrade International updates minimum prices for coffee
BONN, August 3, 2026 — Fairtrade International has announced updated minimum prices for coffee, providing stronger price security for farmers facing higher production costs and greater predictability for buyers in a volatile…
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Cooperatives & Communities
ICA members chat looks at the People Pillar of the Strategic Plan 2026-30
BRUSSELS, August 2, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] recently held its latest online members’ chat, focusing on the People Pillar of the Strategic Plan 2026-30, Practice, Promote, Protect.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
SACCOs key to Ugandan control of the economy, says former BoU Governor
KYANKWANZI, July 21, 2026 — Uganda’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies [ SACCOs must be strengthened and consolidated if Ugandans are to gain greater control of the country’s economy, former Bank of…
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Africa
The Gambia: Cooperative movement enters new era
BANJUL, July 20, 2026 — The Registrar General of Cooperatives has said The Gambia has entered a new era of reform and modernisation following a comprehensive review of the Cooperative Societies Act…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperative members urged to become guardians of peace in Tanzania
DODOMA, July 18, 2026 – Government has called on cooperative members across Tanzania to serve as the foremost guardians of the country’s peace, elect leaders of integrity, and actively participate in the…
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Eastern
Kenya: KUSCCO to become federation in major SACCO sector reform
NAIROBI, July 17, 2026 — The Kenyan Government has announced plans to transform the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives [ KUSCCO ] into a federation, paving the way for far-reaching…
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