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Opinions & Commentary
How are cooperatives accelerating SDG8?
BRUSSELS, June 5, 2025 — The UN’s 8th Sustainable Development Goal aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Cooperatives are well-placed to…
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The cooperative events to follow this month
KAMPALA, June 2, 2025 — As the World prepares to mark the International Dy of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on July 5, 2025, a number of events have been lined up globally this month.…
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Coops mentioned in EU-African Union Civil Society and Youth declaration
BRUSSELS, June 1, 2025 –– A Joint Declaration of Civil Society and Youth was presented during the third European Union – African Union Ministerial Meeting, including a mention of cooperatives. Adopted recently ,…
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Uganda earmarks over Shs 360mln to mark 2025 International Day of Cooperatives
KAMPALA, May 30, 2025 – – A budget of Shs 362.93 million has been earmarked for Uganda’s national celebrations of the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay], set to take place on…
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Cooperatives Urged to Take Leading Role in Latin America’s Productive Transformation
SANTIAGO, May 27, 2025 –– Cooperatives have been urged to take on a more prominent role in driving productive transformation and promoting inclusive, sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean. The…
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Uganda to celebrate International Day of Cooperatives in Fort Portal City
KAMPALA, May 26, 2025 –– The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives [MTIC] has announced plans to join the global community in celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on Saturday, July…
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FAO Drives Regional Agenda to Strengthen the Role of Cooperatives in Productive and Territorial Development
BRASILIA, May 25, 2025 — The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [ FAO ], in collaboration with Cooperatives of the Americas—the regional branch of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA],…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Global business leaders commit to challenging crises through cooperation
MADRID, May 23, 2025 – – Leaders from the world’s largest cooperative and mutual businesses met in Madrid, Spain, on May 21-22, to discuss collaborative solutions to some of the world’s most…
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Official theme for CoopsDay 2025 announced in Brussels
BRUSSELS, May 12, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] yesterday announced the official theme for the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives [ CoopsDay ]: “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for…
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ICA receives new members from India and Germany
LONDON, May 2, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] welcomed two new members in April: Malankara Multi-State Cooperative Credit Society Limited [MMSCCS] from India as a Full Member, and…
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