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Monique Leroux joins Board of Directors at S&P Global

Finance and analytics company S&P Global has announced that co-operator Monique Leroux has joined its Board of…

Small and medium enterprises set up as co-ops are achieving scale by working together

With the majority of co-operatives active in the industry, services and energy sector being small and…

How are co-operatives perceived by the public in Canada, France, Brazil and Japan?

A new study presented at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec looks at how the…

Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders

A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…

Kathy Bardswick to retire from the Co-operators

Kathy Bardswick, president and chief executive of the Co-operators, has announced her retirement from the organisation…

Young leaders give advice on engaging youth in co-ops

Engaging young people in co-operatives was a key topic at the International Summit of Cooperatives in…

SME co-operatives use inter-co-operation tools to remain strong and transform society

With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up an overwhelming part of the co-operative movement, a session…

Co-ops urged to play their part in meeting Sustainable Development Goals

Experts from UN bodies and sectoral organisations met at the International Summit of Cooperatives to explore…

How can co-op banks deal with the tough regulations that followed the global crash?

Representatives from the world’s co-operative banks held a session at the International Summit of Cooperatives to analyse the impact…

Community laundry co-operative helps vulnerable communities in Ottawa

A laundry co-operative is helping vulnerable communities in Canada access services at affordable prices. Founded in…

Can co-operatives empower women?

Gender equality is a key factor in socioeconomic and geopolitical growth, delegates at the International Summit of Cooperatives…

Editorial: Rediscovering the common purpose of co-ops

Is our lack of co-operation stymieing the growth of our movement? Do we need to rediscover…