ecosystems
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Cooperatives & Communities
World celebrates UN International Day of Cooperatives
KAMPALA, July 7, 2024 – Cooperatives in the world celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives yesterday. An annual celebration of cooperatives, the day has been observed on the first Saturday in July since…
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News
Global experts urge action as Africa grapples with US$ 65bln timber trade deficit
ABIDJAN, March 27, 2024 – Africa must work to urgently address its staggering US$ 65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent’s future development, global…
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International
ICA proposes cooperative model as viable option in platform economy at ILO meeting
GENEVA-The International Labour Organisation [ILO] organised a tripartite meeting of experts to explore the opportunities and challenges generated by the platform economy in respect of decent work. Held in Geneva recently, the…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Wetlands disappearing three times faster than before due to population growth
SOROTI– Wetlands, amongst the world’s most economically valuable ecosystems and essential regulators of the global climate, are disappearing three times faster than forests, experts have warned. Wetlands include some of the most…
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