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A vocabulary of ‘co-operative keywords’

A new project wants to produce a vocabulary of co-operative 'keywords' that are of key significance…

ILO forms global commission to understand changes to the world of work

Twenty experts from around the globe will prepare a report for the ILO, which earlier this…

Support, empower and influence: What youth are looking for in ethical business

The ethical expectations of the millennial generation can make a valuable selling point of the co-operative…

Putting young people at the centre of international co-operative development

'We're empowering them to challenge the perception that they have no viable voice. Young people can…

Credit unions say switch to digital is a priority – but how are they doing?

A study for Co-op Financial Services found a number of barriers in the sector which make…

Tapping into the millennial market: Why credit unions need authentic messengers

Communications expert Kaitlin Cleary told the World Credit Union Conference how the sector can build trust…

WOCCU conference: How credit unions are working together to face new challenges

The global sector is collaborating to find ways to deal with issues surrounding the rise of…

Report shows contribution of co-ops to Sustainable Development Goals

An ICA report shows pledges from the movement on areas such as eradicating poverty, improving gender…

Lessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants

In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman…

How can credit unions grow in a sustainable way?

Four international stories of sustainable growth in credit unions

How can credit unions build a successful brand?

'[Credit Unions] have all these dynamics in your DNA: be a mission with a company, not…

Credit unions and big data: key tips from Susan Etlinger at WOCCU conference

The industry analyst outlined the risks and opportunities presented by the rise of big data