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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
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AgricultureFarm co-ops back global framework to promote regenerative agriculture
With climate change set to decrease the productivity of farming globally by up to 30%, the industry is at a “critical moment”, warns the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative
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Credit UnionsUSAID funding supports co-operative development across the world
USAID has granted $9.3m to continue work on financial inclusion, SME growth, diversity and climate adaptation in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Senegal and Guatemala
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FairtradeFairtrade premium earnings went up in 2021 as sales recover from pandemic
The annual report from Fairtrade International highlights the way farmers and co-ops have improved incomes through better farm practices
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AgricultureNCBA Clusa highlights global projects for International Youth Day
The US apex body gave updates on development projects in Senegal, Uganda, Burkina Faso and Niger
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DevelopmentCo-op in Burkina Faso recycles discarded plastic bags
A project set up by a co-operative in Burkina Faso sees women recycling waste and turning it into useful products. Gafreh – Groupe d’Action des Femmes pour le Relance Économique du Houet (Women’s Action Group...
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EconomyGroup sends donation to Burma
A £50,000 donation is to be sent to Burma from the Co-operative Group to provide relief to up to one million Burmese people made homeless by Cyclone Nargis. The society is also accepting donations at its...
