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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]