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News in English about Social and Solidarity Economy! Source: http://ripess.org/category/feeds-en/?lang=en
Pag-IBIG Fund offers affordable housing to minimum-wage earners
23 de Julho de 2014, 0:46
Pag-IBIG Fund President, Atty. Darlene Marie Berberabe, urges minimum-wage earners to avail of various Pag-IBIG housing programs that cater to their needs. Pag-IBIG offers the “Affordable Housing Program” (subsidized program) and the “Needs Matching Program” for this specific sector of the labor force. Launched in 2012, the subsidized program is specifically designed for Pag-IBIG members... ...BCI launches renewable energy home loan package (sub lead)
23 de Julho de 2014, 0:46
To assist local home owners and small businesses to become more self reliant for energy, Bank of Cook Islands (BCI) recently launched its “Renewable Energy Home Loan” package. The launch was held at the Creative Centre, a local charity workshop which has been using solar energy for its hot water for a number of years... ...PNS expands franchise partnership opportunities
23 de Julho de 2014, 0:45
Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade Co-Operatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS) have strengthened its international trade effort in its recent participation at “Sydney Franchising & Business Opportunities” in Australia on March 28, 2014. A forum was also conducted by PNS to promote networking between local and Australian entrepreneurs to empower them towards... ...Green High Design: More Steam for Less Solar
22 de Julho de 2014, 12:40
Sponge-like structure generates steam using lowest concentration of solar energy yet A composite of graphite flakes and carbon foam is claimed to convert 85 percent of solar energy into steam Image Gallery (2 images) By Colin Jeffrey SolidarityEconomy.net via Gizmag July 22, 2014 – Researchers working at MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering claim to have... ...ADFIAP welcomes 2 new members
22 de Julho de 2014, 1:40
ADFIAP welcomes the membership of the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus (DBRB) and the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) of Malaysia. The DBRB http://brrb.by/en/ was established in 2011 upon consultation and in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank and is entirely owned by the Republic of Belarus. The... ...RIPESS Europe Bulletin July 2014
21 de Julho de 2014, 4:35
Language English Read the newsletter here Tags: INAISE members NEWS RIPESS EuropeSergei N. Roumas
21 de Julho de 2014, 2:36
Mr. Sergei N. Roumas, Chairman of the Board of the JSC “Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus”, was appointed to the helm of the Bank in August 2012. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Roumas has worked with various financial institutions in the country including a stint in the military and the Government of the... ...Affinity Credit Union Investing in Saskatchewan Social Enterprises
18 de Julho de 2014, 16:00
Affinity Credit Union‘s District 23 Social Enterprise competition is an exciting initiative that gives organizations within District 23 communities (Saskatoon, Warman and Muenster) the opportu Theme: Practitioner Strengthening6 October: worker cooperators from around the world to meet in Quebec
17 de Julho de 2014, 6:29In conjunction with the International Summit of Cooperatives (www.sommetinter.coop/cms/en_CA/home.html) 2014, the Canadian Worker Cooperative Federation (CWCF) and Quebec Worker Cooperative Network (Réseau) are hosting a gathering for worker cooperators from around the world on Worker Cooperative Best Practices. This will take place in the afternoon of October 6th, just prior to the Summit Opening Ceremony.... ...
Uniting Uruguayan wool farmers
17 de Julho de 2014, 5:42
Central Lanera Uruguaya (CLU) is a cooperative which gathers and processes wool from around 2,500 farming families across Uruguay. Founded in 1969, CLU is organized as a second-tier cooperative which provides farmers with advanced payments and final prices for their wool and meat, ensuring they receive a stable income. A competitive production chain CLU’s mission... ...Funding renewable energy in Bulgaria
17 de Julho de 2014, 5:34Union Solar is a renewable energy company established in 2010 to supply clean energy into the Bulgarian power grid. Since its establishment, the company has built a 2.5 megawatt solar park using photovoltaic (PV) systems. A guaranteed buyer Union Solar also secured a 20-year contract with one of Bulgaria’s largest energy suppliers, ensuring a buyer... ...
SENS Newsletter No 2 – July 2014
16 de Julho de 2014, 11:09Read the newsletter here (in french) Language English Tags: INAISE NEWS members SENS France Bénin
The IMF supports financial inclusion
16 de Julho de 2014, 8:13
Language English Article of Caroline Trivelli (in spanish): ” The IMF supports financial inclusion “, from Perú21, Saturday 12th of July 2014See more Tags: INAISE members NEWS PerúShowing the cooperative and sustainable vision in the ILO Academy on the Social and Solidarity Economy
16 de Julho de 2014, 6:14This year Brazil will be the laboratory for analysing the role of the Social Economy in inclusion and sustainability. The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation (ITC-ILO) is for the third time organising the “ILO Academy on the Social and Solidarity Economy: towards inclusive and sustainable development”, in Campinas, Brazil, from 28 July... ...
Futurpreneur Canada Offers Up to $15,000 for Enterprising Non-Profits
14 de Julho de 2014, 19:07Calling all Social Entrepreneurs: Are you launching a business or enterprising non-profit organization that focuses on creating social impact? Futurpreneur Canada is looking for entrepreneurs who are using business principles and innovative thinking to create social value. How we can help get you moving: Theme: Practitioner Strengthening
