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Africa
Africa
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Credit UnionsUgandan credit co-ops set up national federation to boost community finance
The Uganda Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives will provide technical assistance, training and financial resources
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Banking and InsuranceCo-op Bank of Kenya reports 45% growth in half-year profit
The bank says its performance is in line with its “focus on sustainable growth, resilience and agility”
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Banking and InsuranceMutual insurer can play a ‘vital role’ in protecting Africa from climate disasters
ARC Ltd, an African Union initiative, met stakeholders in Malawi last week to discuss its responses to flood, drought and pandemic
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Credit UnionsKorean credit co-operative project continues to thrive in Uganda
The 15 credit unions set up in Uganda under a partnership between the two countries are now going digital
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AgricultureLiberian fishery co-ops receive outboard engines and maintenance training
The training was delivered by Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese based group, and CICA Motors from Liberia
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AgricultureFairtrade partnership deploys satellite monitoring tool to combat deforestation
The project will strengthen co-operatives’ access to risk management data, enabling them to maintain access to their core markets in Europe and beyond
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EnvironmentZimbabwe fishing co-op facing challenges from environmental crisis
Global heating, overfishing and decreased rainfall has led to reduced catches
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AgricultureUK co-ops launch international trading development fund
The fund, led by Central England Co-op with the Co-op College, was launched on 2 July, the International Day of Co-operatives
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FairtradeStudy finds Fairtrade enhances farmer resilience and sustainability
The research assessed Fairtrade’s contribution in terms of economic resilience, social wellbeing and good governance
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FairtradeSandra Uwera announced as global CEO of Fairtrade International
Previous roles include CEO of the COMESA Business Council
