Sewa, the union empowering informal women workers through co-ops

Anca Voinea reports from a two-day tour of Sewa, the women's co-op federation which has become…

How a world of influences shaped a life in co-operation

Peacemaker, academic, credit union expert, ICA regional director: a passion for co-ops followed Robby Tulus from…

Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank launched in New Delhi

'It’s called a think-tank, but it’s more a do-tank'

Ariel Guarco reflects on ICA Global Conference and 2025 IYC celebrations

'While the challenges we face are global, the answers are local'

Can co-ops speed the pace towards sustainable development?

The world is trailing far behind its target for the UN SDGs

International Year of Cooperatives website goes live

'We call on co-operators worldwide to share their pride for what co-operatives are doing to build…

Canadian co-operatives respond to government’s Fall statement

The economic statement includes a $36099m injection into the Federal Community Housing Initiative, news welcomed by…

UN adopts second resolution on SSE’s role in sustainable development

The text is the second SSE resolution adopted by the United Nations

Agri co-ops warn EU’s trade deal with Mercosur countries will hurt farmers

Copa and Cogeca warn that low-cost imports and weaker production standards in South America will undercut…

European Commission: Roxana Mînzatu assumes social economy portfolio

Co-ops and other social economy actors welcomed the news, which gives Mînzatu responsibility for the EU's…

Can co-ops survive this Israel-Gaza war?

Damage to infrastructure, the deaths of members and leaders, and a squeeze on resources make it…

Co-ops and credit unions react to this year’s declaration from the G20

Meanwhile, co-ops at the ICA Global Conference looked at ways to increase their influence on the…