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What is the role of co-ops in building a frugal society?

Co-ops help people live better with less, according to innovation adviser, Navi Radjou, who joined delegates…

How much control of your co-op would you give up for capital?

One of the biggest challenges for co-operatives and mutuals is gaining access to capital for growth,…

International Summit of Cooperatives – Preview Day 3, Thursday 13 October

The third day of the International Summit of Cooperatives will focus on the contribution of co-operatives…

International Summit of Cooperatives – Preview Day 2, Wednesday 12 October

The second day of the International Summit of Cooperatives will see delegates engage in discussions on…

Joseph Stiglitz proposes co-op models as an alternative to trickle-down economics

A changing political landscape and economic challenges mean we are witnessing “interesting” but “unsettling” times, warned…

How to improve monitoring and control within boards of financial co-operatives?

A new report presented at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec explores the importance of…

International Summit of Co-operatives: opening ceremony

Co-operatives demonstrate a fight against inequality, according to Quebec’s premier Philippe Couillard, who was speaking at…

Co-operatives and international development: what next?

Can co-operatives bring an added value to international development? This was one of the key topics…

International Summit of Cooperatives – Day 1 Preview

The International Summit of Cooperatives is underway today, Tuesday 11 October, in Canada. Around 3,000 delegates are…

Eight tips for co-op apex organisations

How can co-operative apex bodies improve efficiency?  This was the question explored at two events in…

How can co-operative apex bodies improve efficiency?

The role of co-operative apex organisations is to unite, promote and develop co-ops, said Monique Leroux, president…

Interview: Desjardin’s Guy Cormier

Guy Cormier is chief executive, president and chair of the board of Desjardins Group, the world’s…