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Co-operation recognised in Not the Nobel competition

Jessica Gordon Nembard, whose work includes a history of African American co-operation, was among the finalists

Mussolini could not kill the co-ops

David Thompson looks at how the co-op movement was able to survive the fascist regime in…

Social Co-operatives International School 2019 dates announced

The international event offers the opportunity to network, share ideas and sector-specific innovations

The future of retail: New initiatives from co-ops in Italy and Switzerland

We take a look at Coop Italia’s new app, ShoppY, and Livique, the rebranded furniture store…

Italian customers optimistic about the year ahead, retail co-op finds

The survey revealed that 27% of Italians think the economy will grow over the next 12…

Colombia and Italy strengthen co-operative ties

Co-op organisations are working together to develop communities affected by armed conflict

Italian mayor accused of skipping tendering process to favour co-ops

Prosecutors claim the mayor of Riace, Domenico Lucano, also awarded two social co-ops a waste collection…

Coop Italia promotes healthy snacks at checkouts

The retailer has also brought in labels with guidance on healthy consumption for children and adults

Italy’s right wing government threatens funding cuts for refugee co-ops

Pledges from the populist coalition are a worry for co-ops which have been working with refugees…

Four-day global conference to look at future of social co-ops

The event will include discussion of the impact of changing technology and the role of co-ops…

Italian co-operative banks calls on government not to stall sector reforms

The changes, planned by the previous administration, are being reconsidered by the populist new coalition

How Italian co-ops are fighting the mafia through sustainable agriculture

Across Italy social and agricultural co-ops are bringing back prosperity and dignity to territories with a…