The Dutch-based agri-development agency Agriterra has stepped in to ensure two Ugandan co-operatives will be represented at the ICA Expo in October.
Under ICA Expo's sponsorship initiative bigger and wealthier organisations can sponsor smaller co-operatives in developing countries so that they can exhibit in Manchester.
Agriterra, whose stated aim is to promote self help economic activities in developing countries, has sponsored two members of Uganda Co-operative Alliance.
Elizabeth Nsimadala of the Tigebwa Rural Producer Organization will exhibit banana wine while Nimrod Wambete of the Gumutindo Coffee Enterprise will show its coffee products.
Meanwhile, one of the ICA Expo's mentors, the late Ivano Barberini has been recognised with the Fondazione Barberini being offered a booth at the expo from which to promote the activities of the foundation.
The team from ICA Expo have also confirmed the participation of 10 co-operatives from Romania, which work in the area of handicrafts and clothing. And joining the expo again is East Timor with an exhibit of its coffee products.
This means that with a total, so far, of 35 countries (and more to come), this will be the biggest ICA Expo since its inception in 2008
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