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NCBA and OCDC showcase tools for better co-op law and regulation

The Clarity initiative has now been implemented in nearly 20 countries, with projects including legal reform,…

Alaskan fishermen told to form co-ops to help manage Pacific cod stocks

'Benefits include more efficient coordination of fishing operations, potential to reduce operational expenses, and increased quality…

Democracy Collaborative issues action guide to community wealth-building in the USA

'The principles and new institutional arrangements at the heart of community wealth-building represent foundational steps for…

Credit unions extend support to those affected by Maui wildfires

The wildfires’ death toll has risen to 110, with over 1,000 people still missing

Electric co-op uses trading cards in schools to attract next generation of workers

The cards show workers at Coweta-Fayette in Georgia, USA, at work in 20 different roles to…

Icmif Global 500 report showcases world’s largest mutual and co-op insurers

Insurers on the list collectively wrote $1.3tn in insurance premiums in 2021, an 8% increase on…

Interview: Stephen McDow II, co-operator standing for Democrats in Maryland 6

How can I take everything that I've learned about co-ops and try to embody that and…

US electric co-ops invited to apply for renewable energy funding

The scheme is dedicated solely to electric co-ops and will award funds on a competitive basis…

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions aims to raise $750,000 in 75 days

The ‘Members Helping Members’ campaign will run until International Credit Union Day in October

Co-ops ranked among Canada’s top 50 ‘Corporate Citizens’

Co-operators, Desjardins and Vancity were the highest ranking businesses from the banking and insurance sectors

Diversity, equity and inclusion at work: Advice from Polina Changuleva

'As long as our society and businesses/co-ops consist of people, DEI will be an important and…

US credit union apexes Cuna and Nafcu announce merger intent

'This merger will provide the opportunity to innovate and strengthen the industry as we respond to…