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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.…
NIMBYism, co-operatives and Germany’s Energy Transition
The number of energy co-operatives in Germany has grown from eight to over 800 in a…
Social innovation and the social and solidarity economy
Simel Esim and Waltteri Katajamaki from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Cooperatives Unit look at the importance…
Co-op housing honoured in UNESCO award for Le Corbusier buildings
As Unesco adds 17 buildings by Le Corbusier to its list of World Heritage sites, David…
How is Fairtrade helping cocoa farmers?
The global demand for chocolate is predicted to rise by 30% by 2020, to more than…