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Can co-ops help build lasting peace in the Middle East?

A year into the latest war in the Gaza-Israel conflict, we hear from co-operators in the…

Fairtrade organic cotton better for farmers and planet, study finds

Fairtrade cotton farms in India were found to produce less carbon and use resources more efficiently

UK co-ops urged to support DEC Middle East appeal as conflict worsens

DEC says the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal urgently requires more funding to meet the huge levels…

World’s co-operators prepare for the ICA global conference in Delhi

'The conference theme is inspired by the motto of the Indian co-operative movement: peace, progress and…

NCBA Clusa supports business incubator launch in Timor Leste

'This incubation centre is a key tool to develop the capacity of our youth – especially…

Women co-op leaders from Asia-Pacific look to a more equal future

Rebecca Harvey reports from an ICA summit in Vietnam for women leaders

Singaporean government plans fund for co-ops helping vulnerable communities

'We hope to enable co-ops to give back to communities and do their part to strengthen…

ILO report suggests ways to strengthen women’s co-operatives

The report focuses on the experience of Sewa Co-operative Federation in India

Singaporean emerging leaders present solutions to attract new customers 

Sng Ler Jun reports from Singapore

Ireland and Vietnam collaborate to drive innovation in agri co-ops

The project aims to help the Vietnamese farm sector adopt climate-friendly, resilient practices and increase the…

How co-ops are meeting the needs of Korea’s ageing population

'Polarisation, inequality, and unemployment caused by neoliberalism are driving people into life crises'

ILO project with Japanese government supports Palestinian co-ops

The project helped 269 farmers, including 117 women, to develop sustainable agricultural and business practices