Legislation
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International
MEPs agree on new law to ensure products causing deforestation are not traded in EU
BRUSSELS– On Tuesday morning, Members of the European Parliament [ MEPs ] reached a preliminary deal with European Union [EU] governments on a new law on deforestation-free products that will make it…
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International
Stakeholders urged to support UK co-ops and mutuals bill ahead of its second reading
LONDON-Co-operators in the UK are being urged to voice their support for the Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Commons next…
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East Africa
EAC technocrats to explore business linkages in DR Congo this week
ARUSHA– The East African Community [ EAC] Secretary General, Dr. Peter Mathuki, will tomorrow lead a delegation comprising the heads of EAC organs and institutions and eminent regional business leaders, to the…
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International
Fairtrade partnership deploys satellite monitoring tool to combat deforestation in Africa
ACCRA– A project using satellite tech to monitor deforestation and assess environmental vulnerability was launched by Fairtrade International, Fairtrade Africa, and non-profit organisation Earthworm Foundation. According to regional news agencies, the pilot project, which uses…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Parish Development Model: Minister Magyezi down plays need for legislation
The Minister of Local Government, Hon Raphael Magyezi has said, there is no need to put in place new legislation to facilitate the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM). Magyezi appeared…
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