Typhoon Haiyan has left the Philippines devastated, with 30,000 houses destroyed and over 50,000 severely damaged.…
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Rosie Foster died on 8 February at the age of 61, a couple of short months…
Co-operative record label goes national
A Southampton recording co-operative is gaining a national presence, having signed artists in Manchester, Liverpool, Bournemouth and…
From farm to fruit bowl …
The El Guabo producer co-operative has a role in every step of the journey of their…
Is there an ideal size for a co-op business?
The co-operative brand and model of doing business has taken a bashing in the public and…
South Sudan turns to co-operatives to help grow economy
South Sudan is troubled. Despite it gaining independence from Sudan last July, the two nations are…
Global corruption: a problem for cooperatives?
The 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives is proud to welcome several prominent international organizations actively involved…
Two European countries that have a strong cooperative presence: France and Italy
In this third article in a series about the global cooperative movement, we take a look…
Best Western hotel cooperative: an international powerhouse
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, the Best Western cooperative was founded in 1946 when M.K. Guertin,…
FC Barcelona: More than a club!
FC Barcelona is one of the most popular soccer teams on the planet. Its Catalan motto,…
Cooperatives have twice the lifespan of traditional businesses
Because cooperatives use their assets to capitalize their organization, their lifespan is twice that of traditional…