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Co-op giant IFFCO launches jobs portal for India’s rural youth

The free service offers an alternative to expensive, urban-centric websites, says the co-operative

Co-op bank promotes inclusion for India’s nomadic tribes

The Kalapur Co-operative Bank issues loans on a trust basis after building up relationships through social…

India’s first transgender co-ops announced in Kerala state

The move was announced at the state co-operative congress in Kannur

UAE retail co-op Umm Al Quwain to sell AED50m worth of stocks to the public

'The main objective of offering stocks for public trade is to increase capital to invest, implement…

Indian co-op giant IFFCO begins deliveries to remote areas from its online services portal

'We plan to convert this platform into a thriving digital marketplace where farmers and co-operative societies…

India’s co-ops discuss the ‘sweet revolution’ as they celebrate anniversary

The movement was marking the foundation day of Sahakar Bharati, an organisation set up to boost…

Here are the co-ops that hit important milestones in 2017

Congratulations to all co-operatives that reached an anniversary last year. Here are a selection of some…

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

The tea estates being revitalised in the mountains of Darjeeling

In northern India, the Ambootia Tea Group is using social impact investment to boost financial security…

UAE’s Union Coop launches new online shopping service

The site currently offers household appliances and electrical goods but there are also plans to begin…

First ever conference of co-operatives held in northern Syria

'Support for new co-operatives has played a vital role in the transition to a new democratic…

Co-ops’ head offices are among the most beautiful buildings in the world

From the Co-op Group’s innovative Manchester HQ to Desjardins in Canada with its living wall, the…