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Uganda’s annual export revenue rises over 83 percent in December 2025
KAMPALA, February 20, 2026 — Uganda’s Year-on-year, export receipts rose significantly by 83.49 percent, increasing from US$ 760.31 million in December 2024 to US$ 1,395.07 million in December 2025. According to the…
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ICA to launch Global Cooperative Legal Framework Analysis in webinar
LONDON, February 11, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] will host a global webinar on February 25 to officially launch its Legal Framework Analysis [LFA] for Cooperatives, a major research initiative…
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Cooperative banks hailed as pillars of Europe’s economy at landmark EACB General Assembly
ALMERIA, January 26, 2026— Cooperative banks have been reaffirmed as vital engines of Europe’s economy following the 57th General Assembly of the European Association of Cooperative Banks [EACB], held in Almería and…
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IsDBI and IE University Join Forces to Develop Risk-Sharing Financial Solutions for Startups in Civil Law Jurisdictions
JEDDAH, January 22, 2026 — The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] and IE University Spain, through the IE Foundation, and have launched a joint initiative to design contract models grounded in European…
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Africa
African Pipeline Projects: What’s Holding Up Development?
CAPE TOWN, December 3, 2025 — While Africa possesses vast hydrocarbon resources, decades of underdeveloped infrastructure continue to limit the economic potential of its oil and gas sector. In 2025, several major…
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Australia’s BCCM releases inaugural Impact Report for 2025
CANBERRA, December 16, 2025 — Australia’s cooperative and mutual sector continues to demonstrate its economic strength, with the top 100 cooperatives and mutuals generating A$ 47.7 billion in revenue, managing A$ 235.8…
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Kenya: SACCOs urged to raise performance
NAIROBI, November 22, 2025 — Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Kenya have been urged to intensify efforts to strengthen capital retention by expanding credit access to their members. Loan provision…
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Uganda ready to host Connect International Buyers Week in Kampala
KAMPALA, November 11, 2025 — The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development [PACEID] is to host the Uganda Connect International Buyers Week aimed at positioning Uganda as a competitive source…
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: new video spotlights cooperative impact
BRUSSELS, October 26, 2025 — Have you ever wondered how cooperatives shape people’s daily lives? A new global video, “A Day in the Life with Coops”, takes you on a visual journey…
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AFC closes record US$ 1.5bln syndicated loan, its largest-ever facility
KAMPALA, September 30, 2025 — Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ], the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has successfully closed its largest-ever debt facility, a landmark US$1.5 billion syndicated loan. This…
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