Govt targets 40,000 village cooperatives by year-end

Cooperatives create jobs, strengthen local economies, foster democratic participation in times of growing global uncertainty: ILO

Cooperatives create jobs, strengthen local economies, foster democratic participation in times of growing global uncertainty: ILO

PKD hab ekonomi masyarakat desa

KLUANG: Pusat Komuniti Desa (PKD) yang merupakan salah satu inisiatif Kementerian Ke majuan Desa dan Wilayah (KKDW) dalam meningkatkan taraf hidup dan kesejahteraan masyarakat luar bandar turut menjadi hab kegiatan ekonomi. Melalui konsep perkhidmatan bersepadu di bawah moto ‘Satu Hentian Pelbagai Perkhidmatan’. PKD yang lahir daripada penstrukturan semula Pusat Transformasi Desa (RTC) dan Mini Rural ... Read more The post PKD hab ekonomi masyarakat desa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Indonesian civil trainee deaths spur criticisms of Prabowo’s reliance on military drill

When Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto promised to build 80,000 village cooperatives across the archipelago, the aim was to drive rural growth, strengthen food security and give communities greater control over essential goods and services. But the deaths of five trainees preparing to manage the cooperatives have cast a shadow over the US13.4 billion programme, one of Prabowo’s flagship initiatives alongside free nutritious meals and affordable housing. The trainees were required to take...

ड्रागन फ्रुट महोत्सव : १० मेट्रिकटन बिक्री, २५ लाखको कारोबार

बागमती । बागमती प्रदेश कृषि तथा पशुपन्छी मन्त्रालय र हेटौँडा उपमहानगरपालिकाको सहकार्यमा सञ्चालित तीनदिने ड्रागन फ्रुट महोत्सवमा १० मेट्रिकटन ड्रागन फ्रुट बिक्री तथा रु २५ लाख बराबरको कारोबार भएको छ। हेटौँडा महानगरपालिका–११ स्थित प्रदेश कृषि थोक बजार परिसरमा सञ्चालित महोत्सवमा हेटौँडा तथा आसपासका क्षेत्रका उपभोक्ताको उल्लेखनीय सहभागिता रहेको हेटौँडा उपवमहानगरपालिका कृषि विकास शाखाका प्रमुख प्रदीप []

Ministry partners with FAO to improve food system governance

The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture ...

Gouvernance locale  :  voici les noms des nouveaux maires des communes de Boffa 

La préfecture de Boffa entre dans une nouvelle étape de son histoire administrative. À l’issue du vote des conseillers communaux, les citoyens connaissent désormais les équipes dirigeantes qui auront la responsabilité de conduire les affaires des différentes communes durant les cinq prochaines années. Cette étape majeure du processus de décentralisation traduit la volonté de renforcer []

General : Koop Sahabat Clinches Premier Cooperative Status, Adding To Its Stellar Track Record

BUTTERWORTH, July 5 (Bernama) – Koperasi Sahabat Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (Koop Sahabat) Berhad’s recognition as Malaysia's Premier Cooperative proves that a cooperative founded to empower B40 women entrepreneurs under Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) can rise to become one of the country's most successful and high-performing organisations.

Egyptian, UAE firms ink over $3.1b New Cairo project

Two leading companies from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed here on Sunday a major strategic partnership agreement worth over 3.1 billion U.S. dollars to develop a mega integrated urban project in New Cairo, read a statement by the Egyptian Cabinet, reported Xinhua. The project, located in Mada City, spans over 553 feddans (2.32 square km) and brings together Egypt's MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development and UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim Holding. Attending the signing ceremony, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the project embodies a successful model of private sector partnership, noting that a project of this scale is directly linked to around 90-95 different industries and services, creating sustainable job opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Egyptian youths and workers. Majid Al Futtaim Holding CEO Ahmed Galal Ismail said the company's investments in Egypt since the 1990s have surpassed 2.8 billion dollars across 19 provinces, creating over 226,000 jobs. MIDAR Managing Director and CEO Ayman Elkousey said the project could generate future returns exceeding 40 billion Egyptian pounds (about 830 million dollars), adding that MIDAR has attracted over 29 developers to execute 46 development projects in Egypt.

Top 50 highest-earning creators of 2026: Collective earnings surpass $1 billion for the first time

Top 50 highest-earning creators of 2026: Collective earnings surpass $1 billion for the first time

Habitat for Humanity shifts focus to outer boroughs

A renowned not-for-profit organization is expanding its output into New York City’s outer boroughs. Habitat for Humanity is constructing a total of 179 co-op units across Brooklyn and the Bronx, the Commercial Observer reported. The separate developments represent the largest influx for the New York chapter’s pipeline. In Brooklyn, Habitat is building Constellation, a community that spans eight sites in East New York, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Rugby Remsen Village, Brooklyn Paper reported. Originally envisioned for 77 units, the organization has since grown the project out to 108 units. Similarly, Claremont House in the Bronx jumped from a 40-unit []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

IKS Health Completes Acquisition of TruBridge

Combined organization poised to become the technology backbone of rural and community care

Tulsi Cooperative debtors' name list made public

Kathmandu, July 7: The Office of the Problematic Cooperative Management Committee has made public name list of 377 perso...

Local developer revives Middletown-area warehouse project, neighbor concerns

Plans for a massive distribution center near Middletown that in past years raised concerns with neighbors is gaining new traction after a local developer bought the land for about 25 million last month. The post Local developer revives Middletown-area warehouse project, neighbor concerns appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Agdam Industrial Park attracts over 100 million dollars

Currently, 31 business entities have been granted resident status in the Agdam Industrial Park, while four entrepreneurs have been registered as non-residents. The agency said enterprises operating in the country's second-largest industrial park have produced goods worth...

Miss Vickie’s returns series driven by Canadian restaurants

The local communities especially here in Toronto know us and I think were excited to champion a local, small restaurant

Keralam’s left prepares to defend social programs from newly elected centrist gov’t

Years of social investment in a robust welfare mechanism by successive governments in Keralam has produced relatively better living conditions and higher human development in the Indian state. Zoe. , June 29, 2026

SDC Stages Economic Village to Drive Grassroots Business in St. Thomas

Utilising an integrated approach to strengthen community governance, foster commercial activity and create avenues for economic growth were among the key objectives of the Social Development Commission (SDC) staging of []

New Business Launch Highlights SBDC’s Commitment to Entrepreneurial Growth

Since its establishment in 2018, the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has supported more than 2,500 businesses throughout The Bahamas, helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful ventures. Adding to that growing number, Grand Bahama welcomed another local business on June 12 as Sawyers Catering on the Go officially opened its doors at the Freeport [] The post New Business Launch Highlights SBDC’s Commitment to Entrepreneurial Growth appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

50 community infrastructure projects completed in Northern Bahr el Ghazal

The government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal says 50 community infrastructure projects have been completed in Aweil East and Aweil South counties, including water systems, schools and health facilities aimed at improving access to basic services. The projects were implemented under the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project (ECRP-2), according to officials from the [] The post 50 community infrastructure projects completed in Northern Bahr el Ghazal appeared first on Eye Radio.

COFAS calls for Cooperative Development Fund in Anambra

Laments poor financing, weak governance in the sector By Cynthia Alo The Cooperative Federation of Anambra State Limited, COFAS, has called on the State Government to establish a Cooperative Development Fund, CDF, and integrate cooperatives into the state’s economic planning. COFAS also disclosed that poor access to finance, weak governance structures, and low digital literacy [] The post COFAS calls for Cooperative Development Fund in Anambra appeared first on Vanguard News.

Small market, regional dreams

Small market, regional dreams

More Growth Coming to Tesla Boulevard as Alcoa Development Expands

ALCOA, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Business development continues to accelerate along Tesla Boulevard in Alcoa, with city leaders saying years of planning a...

Monthly Spotlight: Asia Farming Solutions

In this month’s spotlight, Castle Reynera of Asia Farming Solutions shares how the organization is advancing higher-welfare farming systems in the Philippines through smallholder engagement, research, and systems-focused advocacy. The feature explores the Build Back Better Campaign, challenges in farmed animal welfare work, and why locally grounded solutions matter in transforming food systems. Read more

Vita Coco: Everyone Talks About The Growth, But The Bigger Story Is Market Domination

Vita Coco: Everyone Talks About The Growth, But The Bigger Story Is Market Domination