Stories

Happy International Day of Cooperatives 2020!

4 July 2020

For over 72 years, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada has been supporting better economic and social development opportunities for people around the world through the power of co-operatives. Our ongoing projects span from Peru to Indonesia and demonstrate the strength of the cooperative principles in building self-reliant, resilient communities that embrace inclusive development and […]

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Expanding Access to Savings Options in Myanmar

29 June 2020

One of the challenges that the ongoing MyFINANCE project (Myanmar: Financial Inclusion Expansion Through Co-operatives) is trying to address in Myanmar is the need to promote savings and credit services in the Natogyi and Myingyan townships. Encouraging cooperative members, who are the primary beneficiaries of this project, to save money seemed like an insurmountable problem […]

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Expanding Access to Savings Options in Myanmar

29 June 2020

One of the challenges that the ongoing MyFINANCE project (Myanmar: Financial Inclusion Expansion Through Co-operatives) is trying to address in Myanmar is the need to promote savings and credit services in the Natogyi and Myingyan townships. Encouraging cooperative members, who are the primary beneficiaries of this project, to save money seemed like an insurmountable problem […]

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INVEST Co-op project hosts high-level workshop on aquaculture micro-insurance in Indonesia

17 June 2020

The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada hosted a high-level international workshop on June 16th to explore micro-insurance solutions to supporting Indonesia’s aquaculture sector. The event was attended by H.E. Cameron MacKay, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, private and public sector stakeholders. Over 100 participants attended the […]

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INVEST Co-op project hosts high-level workshop on aquaculture micro-insurance in Indonesia

17 June 2020

The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada hosted a high-level international workshop on June 16th to explore micro-insurance solutions to supporting Indonesia’s aquaculture sector. The event was attended by H.E. Cameron MacKay, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, private and public sector stakeholders. Over 100 participants attended the […]

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4R Solution and Precision Nutrient Management

10 June 2020

Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the 4R Solution project focuses on improving the socio-economic well-being and resilience of smallholder farmers, particularly women, by incorporating 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place) principles into agricultural production. Fertilizer Canada, CDF Canada, University of Manitoba, OCP group and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic are […]

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4R Solution Project Launches 4R Champion Program in Sub Saharan Africa

8 June 2020

News Release OTTAWA, ON – Today, the 4R Solution project is taking another step in bringing a Canadian Innovation to Sub Saharan Africa through the 4R Champion program. The 4R Champion program is a unique opportunity for agricultural advocates to demonstrate increased agricultural yields through the use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Best Management Practices. “4R […]

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4R Solution Project Launches 4R Champion Program in Sub Saharan Africa

8 June 2020

OTTAWA, ON – Today, the 4R Solution project is taking another step in bringing a Canadian Innovation to Sub Saharan Africa through the 4R Champion program. The 4R Champion program is a unique opportunity for agricultural advocates to demonstrate increased agricultural yields through the use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Best Management Practices. “4R Nutrient Stewardship, […]

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INVEST Indonesia – Building Sustainable Aquaculture Cooperatives

11 May 2020

A case study of Canadian assistance. Authored by Robby Tulus, CDF Canada volunteer The aquaculture sector, where populations of sea and freshwater are cultivated under controlled conditions, plays a very important role for human consumption as well as local employment. The demand for aquaculture products, especially seaweed, milkfish, and shrimp (SMS) is very high and […]

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