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IGAD, Kotido district launch innovative project to enhance climate resilience
KOTIDO, April 11, 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development [IGAD] has launched a transformative project aimed at addressing gender vulnerabilities in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The initiative, titled “Enabling Gender…
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Loro Town Council VSLA Groups Receive Grant of Shs 3mln
OYAM, April 7, 2025 — At least 10 Village Savings and Loan Associations [VSLAs ] women’s groups in Loro Town Council, Oyam District, have been awarded three million shillings to increase their…
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ICA-Africa holds workshop on NCGP to advance gender inclusivity and equality
NAIROBI, April 7, 2025 — In celebration of International Women’s Day, the International Cooperative Alliance-Africa [ICA-Africa] hosted a Validation Workshop on the Establishment of National Cooperative Gender Platforms [NCGP] last month in…
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Women’s coops around the world and their stories
LONDON, April 5, 2025— While SDG5 focuses on gender equality, how are cooperatives in different regions empowering women and working towards making this a reality? From argan coops in Morocco and in…
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AFSA Launches a New Study Calling for Integration of Agroecology in Africa’s Climate Commitments
KAMPALA, April 3, 2025 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [AFSA] is happy to officially launch its new report, Integration of Agroecology in Nationally Determined Contributions [NDCs] and National Adaptation Plans…
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Low uptake of Emyooga funds reported in Alebtong district
ALEBTONG, April 2, 2025 – Several Emyooga SACCOs are struggling with seed capital provided by the government five years ago. According to SACCO leaders in the district, many of the targeted beneficiaries…
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Minister commissions Shs 800mln motorised borehole in Nebbi district
NEBBI, March 31, 2025 — The State Minister for Primary Education, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, commissioned an Shs 800 million motorised borehole in Kucwiny Subcounty, Nebbi district, over the weekend. According to…
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Centenary Bank and Kotido Local Government Train Women On GROW project
KOTIDO, March 27, 2025 – In a collaborative effort, Centenary Bank and Kotido Local Government have conducted a comprehensive training session at Caritas Hall, Kotido, to encourage businesswomen to participate in the…
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NARO’s new technologies to boost agricultural value chain
WAKISO, March 22, 2025 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has unveiled groundbreaking technologies aimed at enhancing agricultural value chain in the country. A key innovation is the handheld maize sheller,…
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AfDB Mulls US$ 500 Million Facility to Mobilise Financing for Smallholder Farmers
NAIROBI, March 22, 2025 — African Development Bank Group [AfDB] President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a US$ 500 million facility designed to unlock US$ 10 billion in financing…
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