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Global experts urge action as Africa grapples with US$ 65bln timber trade deficit
ABIDJAN, March 27, 2024 – Africa must work to urgently address its staggering US$ 65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent’s future development, global…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Tayebwa urges church leaders to support wealth creation programmes
KAMPALA, March 12, 2024 – Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged the leadership of the Catholic Church in Uganda to support government’s programmes aimed at helping poor households to create wealth for…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Govt donates tractor to Hoima farmers’ association
HOIMA, March 2, 2024 – The government through the Ministry of Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has donated a tractor to farmers in Hoima district to promote commercial farming in Bunyoro Sub-region.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Masindi Emyooga defaulters given one week ultimatum to pay back loans
MASINDI, January 24, 2024 – Masindi Municipality Emyooga defaulters have been given an ultimatum of one week to clear their debts or else face arrest. The ultimatum was issued days ago by…
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Cooperatives & Communities
2024 arrivals: The ICA welcomes new member from Saudi Arabia
BRUSSELS, January 23, 2024 – The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development from Saudi Arabia joined the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] in December 2023 as an Associate Member. A government entity,…
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National
NAM and G-77 summits: Museveni pitches to foreign investors
KAMPALA, January 17, 2024 – President Yoweri has urged foreign investors to establish their projects in Uganda, saying the country offers many opportunities such as availability of natural resources like minerals. Below…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kiryandongo agribusiness groups receive post-harvest handling equipment
KIRYANDONGO, January 11, 2024 – Kiryandongo district authorities have handed over four tricycles and three maize shellers to four strategic agribusiness groups under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Project [DRDIP]. The…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Masindi journalists Emyooga SACCO gets additional Shs 20mln
MASINDI, January 3, 2024 – Masindi Municipality Journalists Emyooga SACCO has received an addition of Shs 20 million following their good performance. The SACCO is among the 19 cluster SACCPO which got…
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Opinions & Commentary
Keys for transforming an innovation into a business
NEW YORK, December 6, 2023 – As a mentor to many business professionals, owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs, I find a wealth of innovative ideas but often less insight on what it really…
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International
ICA position paper: Cooperatives as key partners in realising the Agenda 2030
BRUSSELS, November 9, 2023 – In September 2023, the international community marked the mid-point in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The UN hosted the SDG Summit which culminated…
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