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Ethical Shop launches direct market for global farmers

The site is hosting Global Farmers’ Market in partnership with gebana, a German-based organisation which works…

Sao Tome cocoa-growers co-op commits to new quality standards

'The new techniques they are learning will help with the increased productivity they urgently need to…

Making a difference: Co-ops and education

A Q&A with Dr Sarah Alldred, projects development manager at the Co-operative College

Co-ops in Mauritius urged to adopt better governance

A workshop for the country’s co-ops was held after a series of financial scandals prompted a…

Co-op support for Fairtrade flower communities in Kenya

The Co-op Group is going 100% Fairtrade on roses sourced from Africa

Ugandan Parliament asks government for funding to revive co-operatives

Legislators also backed calls to revive the country’s co-operative bank

Ethiopia hosts National Cooperative Exhibition and celebrates growth of sector

The movement is being strengthened with the development of co-op unions and associations

Kenya Co-operative Bank wins financial sustainability award

This year the awards were themed around recognising “catalytic finance” that impacts industry, economy and society

Co-ops in Nigeria will benefit from job and wealth creation scheme

The programme aims to improve the livelihoods of women and young people working in rural and…

How an Egyptian co-op has made strides towards gender equality

Sekem provides education for smallholders, with a focus on gender parity

Success for US co-op community at International Volunteer Day awards

Volunteers from NCBA CLUSA and Land O’Lakes were among those honoured at Capitol Hill event

NCBA CLUSA working on project to improve nutrition in Senegal

The scheme will run through 2022, with the goal of reaching over half a million children…