Co-operatives demonstrate a fight against inequality, according to Quebec’s premier Philippe Couillard, who was speaking at…
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Show filtersCo-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…
Global co-ops body appoints two directors to board
During its annual meeting, the International Co-operative Alliance appointed two directors to its global board. Members…
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…
Interview: Q&A with Monique Leroux ahead of the 2016 Summit
Monique Leroux is president of the International Co-operative Alliance. Prior to joining the Alliance last year,…
Filene Research Institute launches research centre for credit unions
The Filene Research Institute has launched a centre focused on performance and operational excellence in credit…
Outdoor co-op switches up a gear with a new bike brand
America’s largest outdoor co-op has relaunched its bicycle brand – and created one of the world’s most sustainable distribution…
Publishing company switches to co-op model in bid for growth
An independent US publisher is converting from a privately owned business to a writer-owned co-operative. Word Branch Publishing, in…
How does the size of a co-op affect its community interaction?
A group of co-op store managers share their thoughts on how they work with with communities.…