The initiative, which enjoys the government's support, is a response to high borrowing costs
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Show filtersFairtrade 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
Sandra Uwera announced as global CEO of Fairtrade International
Previous roles include CEO of the COMESA Business Council
