Emerging technology was a recurring theme at the International Summit of Co-operatives in Quebec last month, where delegates…
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Show filtersSME 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…
SAMA becomes first Fairtrade-certified gold co-operative in Africa
Syanyonja Artisan Miners’ Alliance (SAMA) in Uganda has become the first artisanal small scale mining co-operative…
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…
Nicole Brusewitz receives global credit union award
The World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu) has presented the inaugural Emerging Leader Award to Nicole Brusewitz. The award…
Obituary: José Carlos Guisado
José Carlos Guisado, president of the International Health Co-operative Organisation (IHCO), has died after being taken…
Jeremy Rifkin: Co-ops will be the idea venue to scale the digital revolution
Economist Jeremy Rifkin presented a stark picture of life over the next eight decades, but he…
Co-ops can help us through crisis of capitalism, says Robert Reich
Economist Robert Reich thinks that many Western countries are witnessing a crisis of capitalism, which can…
Co-ops commit to Sustainable Development Goals
Co-operators around the world have made a commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…