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Cooperatives key to achieving SDGs, global leaders say
NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 — Cooperatives can play a critical role in driving inclusive, locally led and sustainable development as the world accelerates efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals […
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Kenya to host ATIDI’s 26th AGM following quarter century anniversary
NAIROBI, June 21, 2026 — The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance [ATIDI] will hold its 26th Annual General Meeting [AGM] from June 30-July 3, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The AGM will…
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NGO donates over 20 bicycles to Rubirizi VSLA groups to tackle household poverty
RUBIRIZI, October 8, 2025 –- The Community Volunteer Initiative for Development [COVOID], a local non-governmental organisation [NGO], has donated a total of 21 brand new bicycles to members of Village Savings and…
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MTN Uganda unveils inaugural 2024 sustainability report highlighting growth, green initiatives and social impact
KAMPALA, August 27, 2025 — Uganda’s giant telecom company, MTN Uganda, has launched its inaugural Sustainability Report for 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution from a telecommunications provider to…
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Defence ministry engages Bunyoro Kingdom on Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy
HOIMA, August 25, 2025 — The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs [MoDVA] recently engaged Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom to seek its input in the development of Uganda’s Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy…
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Coops recognised in the 2025 HLPF Ministerial Declaration reaffirming global commitment to the 2030 Agenda
NEW YORK, August 8, 2025 — At the conclusion of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum [ HLPF ] held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York recently, the UN Member States…
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VNR Lab Report “Are Cooperatives Fit for Purpose? IYC2025 and the Road to Doha”
NEW YORK, August 3, 2025 — As part of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) and the celebrations of the UN International Year of Cooperatives [ IYC2025 ], the International Cooperative Alliance…
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Coops recognised in the financing for development political declaration
SEVILLE, July 15, 2025; The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development [FFD4], which was held recently in Seville, Spain, marked a critical milestone in global efforts to reform financing mechanisms and…
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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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