North America

José Carlos Guisado, president of the International Health Co-operative Organisation (IHCO), has died after being taken…

Economy

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…

Community & Development

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).…

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?

October 13, 2016

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

Community & Development

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

October 13, 2016

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

Agriculture

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

October 12, 2016

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

October 12, 2016

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

Credit Unions

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

October 12, 2016

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

Uncategorized

How co-operatives define the real economy

October 11, 2016