The project will use €1m of EU funding to support farmers, at least 30% of whom are women, across Java and Sulawesi, as they adapt to climate change, access sustainable markets, and strengthen gender equality in agriculture.
“Rural co-operatives fill community needs that no other model could fill as efficiently or effectively,” said Masto, whose state of Nevada is home to 70 co-ops.
Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want is Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming the continent into the global powerhouse of the future. It is a bold strategic framework designed to deliver inclusive and sustainable development, while embodying Pan-African ideals of unity, self-determination, freedom, progress, and collective prosperity.
These tariffs, which include duties of up to 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, have triggered cost increases across multiple industries. Cooperatives—especially those in agriculture, manufacturing, and retail—are among the hardest hit, as they typically operate with minimal margins and rely on international supply chains to remain viable and competitive.
The Western Canada co-op federation reported total sales of $11.9bn at its recent AGM, resulting in net earnings of $297m for the last 12 months