Co-op News speaks to Bob Yuill, deputy chief executive of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society
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Show filtersCould 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…
Co-op Bank reports interim loss of £135m
Bank announces losses and confirms restructuring deal will complete next month
Learning about co-operative governance: Keeping a board up to date
Several organisations offer training packages to help co-op directors meet the changing needs of their organisations