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Cooperatives & Communities
We owe coffee farmers Shs 6bln, says BCU
KAMPALA – Bugisu Cooperative Union [BCU] owes Arabica coffee farmers Shs 6 billion, according to the latest press release circulated by management to media houses. This follows yesterday’s reports in one of…
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International
NCUT creates bank account to help cooperatives affected by earthquakes in Turkey
LONDON – The National Cooperative Union of Turkey [NCUT] has opened a bank account to provide assistance to member cooperatives affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey. This follows the request of…
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Agriculture
Helping small farmers: Developed countries urged to ensure cheap access to irrigation and fertilizers
DAVOS-KLOSTERS – Developed countries should walk the talk on transforming food systems by helping smallholder farmers in developing countries with cheaper access to irrigation, fertilizers and markets, said Raj Kumar Singh, India’s…
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International
Key findings of ICA Survey on Cooperative Identity unveiled in webinar
KAMPALA-The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] days ago presented the main findings of the Survey on Cooperative Identity during a dedicated webinar. More than 200 people worldwide participated in the event that could…
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Development
Tayebwa makes case for diaspora bonds
CALIFORNIA-Ugandans living in the diaspora could soon begin trading in government treasury bonds. This is after Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa pledged to lead efforts to establish diaspora bonds. Tayebwa made the pledge…
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Sports
Cheptegei defends world 10,000 title as he eyes distance double
OREGON– Uganda’s world record holder Joshua Cheptegei delivered a tactical masterclass to win a second successive world 10,000 metres gold in a tight race on Sunday in Oregon, USA. Last year in…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Ariel Guarco retains ICA presidency
SEVILLE– The members of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] have renewed the mandate of Ariel Guarco for the next four years. From a total of 779 total votes, Guarco has been re-elected…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Candidates announced for the 2022 ICA elections
SEVILLA-A list of 22 candidates for the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] Presidency and Board of Directors has been confirmed for the elections that will take place at the ICA General Assembly, which…
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