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What did Obama do for co-operatives in the White House?

Throughout his two terms as President of the United States, Barack Obama carried out a number of…

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…

Spanish agricultural co-ops debate TTIP

Agricultural co-operatives from Valencia in Spain explored the challenges facing their sector during a one-day conference…

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…

Lincolnshire Co-operative announces record sales of £301m

Announcing its annual results for 2015/2016, Lincolnshire Co-operative revealed an £8.6m boost in sales, which reached…

Could blockchain technology put co-ops at the front of the digital revolution?

Emerging technology was a recurring theme at the International Summit of Co-operatives in Quebec last month, where delegates…

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…

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…