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Show filtersSouth Korean government sets out second master plan for co-ops
The South Korean co-operative movement is entering a second phase of development with the adoption of a…
Co-op banks in India investigated for alleged money laundering
Indian co-operative banks are being investigated for allegedly depositing money in banned currency after demonetisation. The…
SWIFT co-operative working to address cyber security concerns
SWIFT, the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, is working on implementing a Customer…
How is the Fairtrade movement preparing for the future?
Since the first fair trade label was introduced in 1988, the movement has been working to…
The potential of co-ops for waste pickers in the recycling sector in Turkey
There are many layers to city life. Peel back one layer in any Turkish city and…
International Co-operative Alliance for Asia-Pacific elects new board
The regional assembly of the International Co-operative Alliance for Asia and Pacific has elected a new…
Indian co-operative bank responds to demonetisation by launching mobile app
A co-operative bank in Kerala, India, has found an innovative solution to the country’s liquidity problem…
Indian co-ops take measures in response to government-led demonetisation
A demonetisation policy pursued by the government of India is posing challenges to both dairy and financial…
Bangladesh prime minister calls for strengthening the co-op movement
The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina Wazed, highlighted the contribution of co-operatives to the country’s…
The Philippines celebrated co-op month by highlighting their role in combating poverty
Pilipino co-operatives celebrated the co-operative month by highlighting their sector’s contribution to overcoming poverty. October has…
New law for Nepalese co-operatives
Nepalese parliament is considering the country’s first new co-operative law in 25 years, with an act…