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Why it’s time to radically rethink the business school

Martin Parker from the University of Bristol suggests that if we want a co-operative economy, then…

Shared ownership needs shared governance: Q&A with Trebor Scholz

We speak to the scholar-activist about governance issues surrounding platform co-ops

Data and new challenges for co-op governance: A view from the agri sector

Co-op News speaks to Bob Yuill, deputy chief executive of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society

Governance and the co-operative difference

How does the movement rate against other forms of business models which are pitching to be…

Could better governance have saved co-operatives in the past?

'Co-operatives, owned by their members rather than by shareholders, have a relatively good track record in…

Meet… Nick Crofts, president of the Co-op Group Members’ Council

'The values we have and the trust and admiration we still have from millions of members…

Co-ops in Mauritius urged to adopt better governance

A workshop for the country’s co-ops was held after a series of financial scandals prompted a…

New governance code under way for Swedish co-operatives

The code is being developed by Cooperatives Sweden with input from the Stockholm School of Economics

Review: Ethical Business Cultures in Emerging Markets

A collection of essays which look at emerging markets such as the BRICS, and ask how…

SHRUB co-op wins Climate Challenge Fund Award

The co-op currently has over 330 members, with 1,000 people using the shop regularly and 3,800…

Cool reception for government proposals on pay ratios and worker representation

Critics say the plans have been watered down from Theresa May’s pledge of a mandatory boardroom…

Farm co-ops need to do more to attract the right directors, study finds

A survey by Co-operatives UK and SAOS found that only 12% of respondents have a formal…