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Co-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,…

Fairtrade Cocoa Programme increased co-op farmers’ resilience, figures show

The programme works to strengthen producer organisations by providing training, coaching and advice

Co-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…

Fairtrade 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

Rwandan government introduces new law on co-ops

The law is aimed at stamping out corruption and improving financial performance for members, say officials

Namibian co-op uses BioTrade principles

A UNCTAD case study tells the story of a women's co-op in Namibia

Ivorian Fairtrade co-ops are implementing data systems for ‘first mile’ traceability

The project is funded via a total investment of €565,000

New training programme for youth in Nigeria

'This is us as a co-operative giving back to the society'

Health co-ops continue to battle against Covid-19

'Our co-op identity commits us to a humanised healthcare approach ... that places people at the…

Moroccan government plans a new generation of agricultural co-ops

Agriculture also accounts for 19% of Morocco’s Gross National Product

OCDC report explores the co-operative difference in Kenya

Members of co-operatives enjoy better economic conditions than non members, says the report

Fairtrade Foundation welcomes UK trade deal with Ghana

Without a trade agreement in place Ghanaian producers, including co-operatives, faced import duties