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Colombia
Colombia
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Credit UnionsWoccu helps Venezuelan refugees in Colombia access financial services
Woccu says the pilot has led to greater financial inclusion and education, as well as social cohesion among Venezuelans and Colombians
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AgricultureCo-ops mentioned as key actors in Colombia’s national development plan
The law adds that public institutions need to support the sector so it can grow further
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DevelopmentThe International Co-operative Alliance is looking for youth ambassadors
The scheme is open to people aged 18-35 in one of eight participating countries
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Banking and InsuranceWoccu project provides financial services to rural Colombian communities
The project has passed its original goal of delivering financial services to 210,000 rural, low-income Colombians
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CommunityColombian co-ops give funds to university to develop virtual learning programme
Co-ops are required by law to give 20% of profits to projects developed by local universities
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AgricultureColombia and Italy strengthen co-operative ties
Co-op organisations are working together to develop communities affected by armed conflict
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Regional Organisations17th National Co-operative Congress looks at how to boost the sector in Colombia
The event focused on the creation of a culture of co-operation, mutual aid and solidarity
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CommunityColombian National Cooperative Congress to focus on collective prosperity
'It is very important to move forward towards a culture of co-operation and solidarity, that in addition to contributing to building a more human, participative and inclusive society'
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PoliticsColombian co-operatives continue to back the peace process
Colombia’s confederation of co-operatives (Confecoop) has launched an appeal asking its member co-ops to continue to promote peace. A referendum this month saw voters reject a peace deal between president Juan Manuel Santos and the leader of...
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BusinessIndigenous farmers set up Colombia’s first medical marijuana co-op
A group of 53 farmers in Colombia have created the country’s first medical marijuana co-operative. Colombia recently became the fourth state in Latin America to legalise marijuana production for medicinal use. In an attempt to...