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International
Leaders gather for first-ever global summit to focus on accelerating climate adaptation in Africa
ROTTERDAM-The Global Center on Adaptation is hosting the Africa Adaptation Summit in collaboration with the African Union [AU], the African Development Bank [AfDB], the International Monetary Fund [IMF], the Africa Adaptation Initiative,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
MSC advises Emyooga groups to build culture of saving
LIRA– The Uganda Microfinance Support Centre [MSC] has called upon Emyooga groups in Lango and Acholi sub-regions to develop a culture of saving and paying back their loans. According to Mable Nabadda,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
1.18mln in Kenya halt sacco savings, says regulator
NAIROBI– Business Daily reports that over 1.18 million savers in Kenya last year stopped making monthly contributions to savings and credit cooperative societies [Saccos], suggesting a difficult recovery of the jobs market…
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International
Co‑ops help tackle mental health issues experienced by young people-new report
LONDON– Offering Hope to Future Generations, a new report from trade body Co-operatives UK, finds that mental health, job security, career prospects, a lack of control over working lives, and climate change…
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Health
WHO report shows poorer health outcomes for many vulnerable refugees and migrants
GENEVA– Around the world, millions of refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as low-skilled migrant workers, face poorer health outcomes than their host communities, especially where living and working conditions are…
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News
Go for male-dominated jobs- Minister Amongi urges Ugandan Women and girls
KAMPALA– The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Ongom has implored Ugandan women and girls to break the barriers and seek opportunities in fields that have traditionally been tagged…
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Development
Tourism statistics inform UN reports on sustainable development
SPAIN-A United Nations global assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] makes clear the important role that tourism must play in achieving the ambitious agenda for change. Launched at the…
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News
Jobs: Ministry investigates Kikuube district over corruption
KIKUUBE– The Ministry of Public Service has started to investigate kikuube District Local Government officials and politicians over allegations of extortion and corruption in the recruitment of workers. The State Minister for…
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Development
UDB’s Shs 2.45trn helped anchor Uganda’s growth in 2021-report
KAMPALA– Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ], the country’s national development finance institution days ago released its 2021 Direct Impact [DI] Report highlighting the fundamental role that the Bank continues to play toward…
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News
Gender ministry warns Ugandans against unlicensed labour recruiting firms
SOROTI– The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social development [MGLSD] has cautioned the general public, especially the youth seeking employment abroad to beware of fraudulent unauthorised labour recruiting companies whose operations are…
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