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Show filtersUgandan agri co-ops to set up bank to access affordable loans
The initiative, which enjoys the government's support, is a response to high borrowing costs
Fairtrade 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…
Ugandan 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
Co-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…
Mutual 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…
Korean 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…
Liberian 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
Fairtrade 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…
Zimbabwe fishing co-op facing challenges from environmental crisis
Global heating, overfishing and decreased rainfall has led to reduced catches
UK 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,…
Study finds Fairtrade enhances farmer resilience and sustainability
The research assessed Fairtrade’s contribution in terms of economic resilience, social wellbeing and good governance