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Leather Cooperative Stops Unemployment in Northeast Brazil

By Carlos Müller
The small community of Ribeira stands out in the Northeast, the poorest region of Brazil. There is no unemployment here. One in five inhabitants make a living directly or indirectly from the Arteza Cooperative of Tanners and Leather Artisans.

Solar Energy Saves Dairy Cooperative in Brazil’s Semi-Arid Region

By Carlos Müller
“Ixe! If it wasn't for solar energy, we would have closed down, you can be sure. We had to stop due to the pandemic on 15 March 2020, but the energy costs were fixed,” said Erika Cazuza, administrative and financial manager of the Brazilian Cooperative of Rural Producers of Monteiro (Capribom).

Improved Post-Harvest Fish Handling Brings Hope to Western Zambia

By Friday Phiri
Hadon Sichali has been in the fish trade for over 22 years. But he says only now does he feel a true businessman—but why?
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