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Show filtersImpact Conference looks at co-ops as engines of local development
The event, organised by US apex NCBA CLUSA, looked at projects in Africa and heard updates…
COP27: Fair Trade organisations launch urgent call for ‘inclusive climate solutions’
'It is urgent to untap the potential of worldwide smallholder farmers, producers and artisans to contribute…
Worker co-ops welcome the California Employee Ownership Act
The act, which facilitates the worker buyout option for business succession, was signed into law by…
Electric co-ops urge government to boost domestic production of distribution transformers
The sector warns that the current shortage of distribution transformers poses ‘an unacceptable risk to the…
Credit unions welcome court ruling of CFPB funding as unconstitutional
Funding for the regulatory body, created in 2011 as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, bypassed Congress…
Woccu 2021 statistical report reveals credit union priorities
Digitisation remains the top priority for the sector, while attracting younger members is a challenge for…
Top 100 co-ops in the US have joint turnover of $255bn
The largest co-ops came from agriculture, grocery, hardware and lumber and finance sectors
Five US co-ops to share $170,000 in grants for development projects
The funding, from Capital Impact Partners and the National Cooperative Bank, will benefit low income areas…
Alabama co-ops awarded US$82.4m for broadband fibre infrastructure project
The project will provide improved access to unserved areas
US credit union leaders to be honoured at NCUF fundraiser next year
The Herb Wegner Memorial Awards recognise those who have made a lasting impact in the credit…
Trio of US murals celebrate Fairtrade, farmers and co-operation
The murals, organised by Fairtrade America and National Co+op Grocers, share the stories of Fairtrade producers
