Cooperatives Europe responds to European Parliament’s SME strategy report

The Parliament asks for a review of the strategy for SMEs in light of the impact…

New report explores barriers to growing the UK’s purpose-driven finance sector

We talked to Marloes Nicholls and Dr Gemma Bone Dodds of the Finance Innovation Lab to…

From Brooklyn to Europe: the new wave of co-operative grocery stores

As Luxembourg welcomes a new co-operative food store, we look at some other young European grocery…

Toad Lane museum to mark Rochdale Pioneers anniversary with candle lighting

Co-operators around the world are invited to join in by lighting their own candle as they…

Japan adopts Workers Co-operatives Act

The act provides a legal form for worker co-operatives

World Credit Union Conference to be held virtually in 2021

The decision was taken in light of the Covid-19 pandemic

EU external action could boost sustainable and inclusive business models, says report

The report suggests a series of recommendations to amplify the impact of sustainable and inclusive business…

Obituary: Kok Kwong Kwek, chair of the Singapore National Cooperative Federation

'We remember him as someone who commanded respect and friendships, across countries and through different age…

Southern Co-op launches reverse advent calendar for local food banks

The Southern Co-op is asking customers to donate items for local food banks

CUNA calls for more funding for credit unions in developing countries

CUNA called on the Congress to increase funding for the Cooperative Development Program

European co-operative banks performed well in 2019

Co-operative banks entered the Covid-19 crisis with solid capital buffers, says the paper

ICA Youth Network announces Replication Project winners

Nine youth-led projects will receive funding to develop co-ops