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Show filtersIs the collaborative economy an opportunity for co-operatives?
A research paper by Cooperatives Europe and LAMA Development and Cooperation Agency highlights how co-operatives can improve standards…
Nine ways in which credit unions are different
Credit unions from across the world are celebrating the International Credit Union Day today. The day…
Time for charities to consider a new governance model?
Speaking at the Charity Finance Group’s large charities conference in London on 30 September, the treasurer of…
Editorial: Rediscovering the common purpose of co-ops
Is our lack of co-operation stymieing the growth of our movement? Do we need to rediscover…
Co-operative and Community Finance loan helps save housing co-op in Cornwall
A housing co-operative in Cornwall has secured its future by acquiring the cottage and associated land…
Jeremy Rifkin: Co-ops will be the idea venue to scale the digital revolution
Economist Jeremy Rifkin presented a stark picture of life over the next eight decades, but he…
What 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…
How to improve monitoring and control within boards of financial co-operatives?
A new report presented at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec explores the importance of…
