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Eco-tourism co-operative empowers Brazil’s communities
article Anca Voinea October 6, 2012 07:12 PM

In an eco-concious world being the custodians of one of the largest areas of Atlantic Forest in Brazil is an important task.

And what better way to help support the sustainability of the forest along one of the few coastal cities of Parana...

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Global NewsCo-operatives create 8,000 new jobs while unemployment hits record in Spain

At a time when more then six million people are unemployed across Spain, co-operatives have managed to not only maintain, but also increase the number of jobs by 7.2 ...

SpainLas cooperativas crean 8.000 puestos de trabajo mientras el desempleo alcanzó un nuevo récord en España

Mientras el desempleo en España afecta seis millones de personas, el empleo en las cooperativas ha crecido un 7,2%, creando 19.602 empleos nuevos en un trimestre ...

United KingdomCo-operative Group drops deal for Lloyds branches

The Co-operative Group has withdrawn from the deal to acquire 632 Lloyds Banking Group branches and the associated 4.8 million customers.

CanadaPlanning underway for co-operative movement’s answer to ‘Davos’

The team behind the International Summit of Cooperatives is working to build on the success of 2012’s conference.

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ArgentinaPope Francis: His fight against social injustice and human exploitation in Argentina

Latin America's first Pope is a strong supporter of co-operatives, who helped the Argentina movement fight against corruption, human trafficking and exploitation.

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Sergio Nuñez, founder of Andean Naturals, helping out with the harvest

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BoliviaCo-ops help quinoa farmers gain access to the global market

Following on from the International Year of Co-operatives, the United Nations has named 2013 as the International Year of Quinoa — and co-operatives are still playing a big ...

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GermanyRenewable energy projects driven by co-operatives

A new study published by Energy Transition reveals how the shift towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

GermanyCo-operatives drive renewable energy transition in Germany

A study published by Energy Transition reveals how the transition towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

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PanamaNational Co-operative Council aims to boost co-operative development across Panama

Delegates at the National Co-operative Council of Panama discussed new measures to boost co-operative development at their 23 General Assembly.

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ICA President, Dame Pauline Greenand José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs talking prior to the Regional Assembly in Kobe. Li Chengyu, president ACFSMC and Charles Gould, ICA Director General are in the background

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JapanILO highlights co-ops' important role in Japan’s recovery from natural disasters

The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Executive Director for Employment attended various conferences held in Japan last week, to mark the end of the UN’s ...

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