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Europe’s agri co-op sector warns of lasting impacts of Ukraine war

Copa and Cogeca say food systems need to be made more resilient, while co-ops Fonterra and…

Co-operative Bank of Kenya reports record profit

The bank served over nine million account holders in 2021

East Cameroon project brings together locals and refugees through co-ops

The programme is run by the Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation and Negev Institute…

Women’s fishing co-op builds climate- resilient practices in Morocco

The co-op has received support from the UN to adapt its ways of working and mitigate…

Kenyan coffee co-ops sell direct to South Korean buyer for first time

Farmers have been able to double their earnings by cutting out the middlemen

Social and solidarity economy will add 8% to Moroccan GDP, says minister

The government wants the sector to play a key role in Morocco’s socio-economic development

Q&As for 2022: Chiyoge B Sifa, ICA regional director for Africa

'Despite a difficult 12 months in the Africa region, there has been a lot that we…

Q&As for 2022: Deborah Osei-Mensah, Fairtrade youth ambassador

Ms Osei-Mensah is also registered cocoa farmer, livelihood development officer of Ghana’s Asunafo North Farmers Union,…

How co-ops are helping displaced people and their host communities

A recent video from the ILO captures the impact of co-ops, with case studies from Jordan,…

Living 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