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Cooperatives could help tackle global hunger, report says
KAMPALA, October 16, 2026 — Cooperatives could play a bigger role in tackling global hunger by helping small-scale farmers access markets, finance, technology and infrastructure, a new report has said. The report…
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Cooperatives face funding, regulatory barriers despite development role
KAMPALA, October 15, 2026 — Cooperatives around the world are being held back by inadequate financing, outdated laws, weak infrastructure and limited access to markets despite their growing contribution to sustainable development,…
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Coops are ‘critical partners for the future of sustainable development’, report shows
PANAMA CITY, September 17, 2026 — Cooperatives have been underlined as a key partners for the United Nations to advance its 2030 sustainability agenda in a report demonstrating how the model actively…
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Cooperatives & Communities
“Every goal is ours”: ICA policy briefs make case for coops as SDG powerhouses
BRUSSELS, July 29, 2026 — Over the last 18 months, the ICA and the UN Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives [COPAC] have been publishing a series of policy briefs to…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperatives key to achieving SDGs, global leaders say
NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 — Cooperatives can play a critical role in driving inclusive, locally led and sustainable development as the world accelerates efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals […
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Coops key to building peace and stronger institutions, says new policy brief
BRUSSELS, June 5, 2026 — Cooperatives can play a critical role in promoting peace, justice and strong institutions at a time when global conflicts are increasing in scale and severity, according to…
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Second ICA Members’ Chat webinar explores Advocacy
BRUSSELS, May 17, 2026 — Throughout 2026, the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] is hosting a series of online events for members to explore the organisation’s 2026-2030 strategic plan: Practice, Promote,…
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ICA unveils theme for CoopsDay 2026: Cooperatives for a Peaceful World
KAMPALA, May 4, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has unveiled “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World” as the theme for the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay], underscoring the sector’s role…
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UN Secretary General calls for stronger support for sustainable growth and the development of cooperatives
NEW YORK, August 27, 2025 — The 2025 United Nations [UN] Secretary General’s report on Cooperatives in Social Development [A/80/168] sets out a series of policy recommendations for Member States to strengthen…
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Preparations for CoopsDay 2025 launched in Fort Portal City
FORT PORTAL CITY, June 13, 2025 – Uganda has officially launched preparations for the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives [ CoopsDay ], scheduled to take place on July 5, 2025 in Fort…
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