ILO launches new grant scheme to promote co-operatives in Africa
http://www.ica.coop/al-housing/articles/173/1/ILO-launches-new-grant-scheme-to-promote-co-operatives-in-Africa-/Page1.html
Matt Baker
By Matt Baker
Published on 07/30/2008
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) announced the launch of the CoopAfrica Challenge Funds to support projects up to US$150,000. Co-operative organisations, institutions that provide technical expertise for co-op development and co-operative training institutions will be eligible to apply. The deadline for the first call for proposals is 15 June 2008. See description of funds or contact coopafrica@ilo.org.
CoopAfrica is a partnership programme implemented by the ILO and funded by the U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) to support the development and promotion of co-operatives in Africa. Partners include ICA, UK Co-operative College, International Trade Union Confederation, COPAC, and the African Union.
CoopAfrica is a partnership programme implemented by the ILO and funded by the U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) to support the development and promotion of co-operatives in Africa. Partners include ICA, UK Co-operative College, International Trade Union Confederation, COPAC, and the African Union.