A recent video from the ILO captures the impact of co-ops, with case studies from Jordan,…
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Show filtersLiving our co-operative identity to make a sustainable future for all
'Co-operatives focus on long-term sustainability rather than profit for shareholders and wealth creation alone'
Lagos to host Nigeria’s third National Cooperative Awards and Symposium
Panelists will look at issues such as blockchain, investment opportunities for co-ops, branding and alternative sources…
Co-ops, food and climate: COP26 looks for a fair way to reform farming
Jo Whitfield, CEO of Co-op Food, joined Mary Kinyua, chair of Fairtrade Africa, for the discussion
Co-operative Bank of Kenya plans to boost green financing
A funding deal signed by the bank reflects increased demand for solar energy in the country,…
Fairtrade Cocoa Programme increased co-op farmers’ resilience, figures show
The programme works to strengthen producer organisations by providing training, coaching and advice
Co-op Bank of South Sudan reports increase in half-year profit
'Our customers continue to show resilience,' says the bank’s CEO as loan repyaments improve during the…
Fairtrade Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have increased their income by 85% in four years
Fairtrade compiled the research by conducting interviews with farmers and surveying co-operatives
Rwandan government introduces new law on co-ops
The law is aimed at stamping out corruption and improving financial performance for members, say officials
Namibian co-op uses BioTrade principles
A UNCTAD case study tells the story of a women's co-op in Namibia
Ivorian Fairtrade co-ops are implementing data systems for ‘first mile’ traceability
The project is funded via a total investment of €565,000
New training programme for youth in Nigeria
'This is us as a co-operative giving back to the society'