Emerging technology was a recurring theme at the International Summit of Co-operatives in Quebec last month, where delegates…
Increased Living Wage rates announced
Co-operatives and credit unions are celebrating Living Wage Week (30 October – 5 November) and the announcement…
Flawed public perception of onshore wind sparks charity campaign
Analysis of British press coverage spanning five years shows articles are largely negative about wind power…
The Bristol Cable: two years of redefining local media
The Bristol Cable, a media co-op created and owned by members living in the city, is celebrating two…
SME co-operatives use inter-co-operation tools to remain strong and transform society
With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up an overwhelming part of the co-operative movement, a session…
Student housing co-ops want national body to support expansion plans
A national body of student housing co-operatives is needed to help build the movement, say campaigners.…
The Philippines celebrated co-op month by highlighting their role in combating poverty
Pilipino co-operatives celebrated the co-operative month by highlighting their sector’s contribution to overcoming poverty. October has…
SAMA becomes first Fairtrade-certified gold co-operative in Africa
Syanyonja Artisan Miners’ Alliance (SAMA) in Uganda has become the first artisanal small scale mining co-operative…
Co-ops urged to play their part in meeting Sustainable Development Goals
Experts from UN bodies and sectoral organisations met at the International Summit of Cooperatives to explore…
Energy co-op launches second share offer for community wind turbines
Small Wind Co-op has launched second tranche of shares to fund the installation of community wind…
How can co-op banks deal with the tough regulations that followed the global crash?
Representatives from the world’s co-operative banks held a session at the International Summit of Cooperatives to analyse the impact…
Priorities for European fruit and vegetable working party
Copa-Cogeca, the organisations representing European farmers and agri co-operatives, will be working to support producer organisations…