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Show filtersWhat 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?
One of the biggest challenges for co-operatives and mutuals is gaining access to capital for growth,…
International Summit of Cooperatives – Preview Day 2, Wednesday 12 October
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
A changing political landscape and economic challenges mean we are witnessing “interesting” but “unsettling” times, warned…
International Summit of Cooperatives – Day 1 Preview
The International Summit of Cooperatives is underway today, Tuesday 11 October, in Canada. Around 3,000 delegates are…
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…
Member economic participation: turning co-operative supporters into co-operative investors
The path to member economic participation, one of the core co-operative principles, never did run smooth.…
The Marcora Law: an effective tool of active employment policy
Camillo De Berardinis, managing director of CFI, (Cooperazione Finanza Impresa – Cooperation Finance Enterprise), looks at how the Marcora…
Do co-operatives have a competitive advantage?
Co-operatives were created for members by members, but how much do co-op leaders focus on serving…
Phone Co-op sim cards are now available in Co-operative Food stores
Pay-as-you-go sim cards from the Phone Co-op are rolling out for sale in more than 3,800…