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Africa
Africa
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Regional OrganisationsLagos to host Nigeria’s third National Cooperative Awards and Symposium
Panelists will look at issues such as blockchain, investment opportunities for co-ops, branding and alternative sources of finance
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AgricultureCo-ops, food and climate: COP26 looks for a fair way to reform farming
Jo Whitfield, CEO of Co-op Food, joined Mary Kinyua, chair of Fairtrade Africa, for the discussion
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Banking and InsuranceCo-operative Bank of Kenya plans to boost green financing
A funding deal signed by the bank reflects increased demand for solar energy in the country, with energy costs a heavy burden for many small businesses
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FairtradeFairtrade Cocoa Programme increased co-op farmers’ resilience, figures show
The programme works to strengthen producer organisations by providing training, coaching and advice
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Banking and InsuranceCo-op Bank of South Sudan reports increase in half-year profit
'Our customers continue to show resilience,' says the bank’s CEO as loan repyaments improve during the pandemic recovery
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AgricultureFairtrade Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have increased their income by 85% in four years
Fairtrade compiled the research by conducting interviews with farmers and surveying co-operatives
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BusinessRwandan government introduces new law on co-ops
The law is aimed at stamping out corruption and improving financial performance for members, say officials
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AgricultureNamibian co-op uses BioTrade principles
A UNCTAD case study tells the story of a women's co-op in Namibia
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AgricultureIvorian Fairtrade co-ops are implementing data systems for ‘first mile’ traceability
The project is funded via a total investment of €565,000
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EducationNew training programme for youth in Nigeria
'This is us as a co-operative giving back to the society'
