Research as a central pillar of co-operation

Updates from the International Cooperative Development Platform, Overseas Cooperative Development Council and Committee on Cooperative Research…

The importance of co-operatives in value chains

Co-ops have an important role to play throughout value chains, not just at the production point

How cooperatives can combat a casino economy

‘Cooperatives are the future’ says Dr Vandana Shiva – but first we need to make sure…

Preserving the environment in Africa and beyond

Women and young people have a critical role to play

Cooperatives in Rwanda: Two case studies

Umutima at the Nyarmirambo Women’s Center and TUK coffee cooperative

Cooperatives in Rwanda: an overview

'The work cooperatives have accomplished across the country is proof of what we are capable of…

Co-operative College chief executive to move to the WEA

'Simon has made a huge contribution to the Co-operative College, and has helped to open many…

Obituary: Gerard Hill

Remembering a true co-operative thinker, friend and family man

Co-ops and the SDGS: Working together for a sustainable future

With the International Co-operative Alliance getting ready to meet in Kigali this month, News editor Rebecca…

Councils and co-ops: are CDBs the missing link?

Mark Simmonds from Co-op Culture and Principle 6 led the session at the Co-op Councils Innovation…

Practitioners Forum: Vital lessons for key co-operators

Delegates can pick and mix from strands on communications; finance; governance; HR; and membership

Social Business: safeguarding the future of Wales?

'We know we can create jobs. We have immense power within this movement to make a…