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CLEAR Cooperative Resilience Research 

Global Communities through the USAID Cooperative Development Program -Cooperative Leadership Engagement Advocacy and Research (CLEAR) program, partnered with the United States International University – Africa (USIU-A) to conduct a 5-year longitudinal research study on the...
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Cooperative Resilience Longitudinal Study in Kenya

Global Communities through the USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Cooperative Development Program (CDP) known as Cooperative Leadership Engagement Advocacy and Research (CLEAR) project, partnered with the United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) to conduct...
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Cooperative Development (CLEAR+) Program Project Brief

Global Communities’ Cooperative Leadership Engagement Advocacy and Research (CLEAR)+ project (2023-2028), is a USAID funded Cooperative Development Program (CDP) aimed at advocating for the development of worker cooperatives with a focus on youth employment. CLEAR+...
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Protection in Emergencies

Global Communities works at the intersection of sustainable development and humanitarian assistance to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We take a holistic approach to humanitarian action, working with communities affected by conflicts...
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The USAID Cooperative Development Program CLEAR Learning Agenda Summary

Global Communities’ USAID-funded Cooperative Development Program (CDP) CLEAR Learning Agenda was designed to generate substantial evidence on effective strategies to foster a conducive environment for cooperative development in Kenya. The Learning Agenda’s primary objective was...
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Integrated Fleet Management System

Global Communities (GC) created and is utilizing an Integrated Fleet Management System (IFMS)which optimizes fleet performance by focusing on improving users’ experience while maximizingcost- effectiveness. Empowering and equipping the Fleet Team to achieve excellence, the...
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Cooperative Businesses: A Training Guide for Cooperatives & Developers

Kenya's cooperative movement is flourishing, and the worker cooperative model is gaining traction as a catalyst for equitable economic development and job creation. While worker cooperatives are relatively new to Kenya, their potential impact is...
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Reabren los comedores escolares guatemaltecos tras el cierre de COVID-19

Por primera vez en casi cuatro años, vuelven a prepararse comidas escolares en las cocinas de las escuelas guatemaltecas tras su cierre total o parcial a causa de la pandemia de COVID-19. Este es un...
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Case Study: Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union’s (MCCCUs) Business Development Journey with Global Communities in Kenya

The Cooperative Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy & Research (CLEAR) program, implemented by Global Communities from 2018 to 2023 and made possible through the support of USAID's Cooperative Development Program, undertook a strategic initiative to strengthen Kenya's...