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22 May '12

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IrelandIreland marks Co-op Year with major national conference

Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins will mark the International Year of Co-operatives in a national conference today.

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IrelandDame Pauline helps Ireland mark Co-op Year with major national conference

Dame Pauline helps Ireland mark Co-op Year with major national conference: Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins will mark the International Year of Co-operatives in a national ...

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CanadaGlobe and Mail publishes Special Report on co-operatives, IYC

Canada's largest national newspaper, the Globe and Mail, has published an eight-page special report on co-ops in celebration of the International Year.

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Global NewsCall for papers for two major events

Cooperative and mutualist researchers are invited to respond to two calls for scientific papers, the deadlines for which are fast approaching. In 2012, two international organizations will be holding major events at which they will be presenting scientific papers: - The European Association of Co-Operative Banks (EACB) will hold their 5th convention in Belgium in December. - The New Zealand Association for the Study of Cooperatives and Mutuals (NZASCM) is organizing a research conference to be ...

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Global NewsWinners Announced for “Best in Fair Trade” Awards

Congratulations to the 5 winners of the “Best in Fair Trade” Awards! Over2100 people voted to select winners from among the 14 finalists. FTRN created the contest since no awards existed to honor organizations across all major Fair Trade recognitions. Winners will be celebrated during World Fair Trade Day in May! More at “Best in Fair Trade” Award winners

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Global NewsRiccardo Petrella on the role of cooperatives

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with economist, political scientist, and alter-globalist Riccardo Petrella, who will be one of the featured speakers at the 2012 Summit. While in Montreal, he sat down for an interview and shared his expertise and passion about alternative solutions to major world issues. What do you think about the contribution of cooperatives to sustainable development initiatives? Historically, cooperatives have always tried to influence the human and social ...

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Global NewsICMIF raises the profile of the Mutual Sector and Microinsurance

ICMIF’s current strategy of working closely with key insurance media titles to highlight major issues affecting our members has continued with two more features appearing in a special report on Microinsurance and Mutuals in Insurance Day. Shaun Tarbuck, ICMIF CEO, and Sabbir Patel, CFO, were each asked to contribute an article to the special report. In Shaun’s article Mutual sector weathers storm better than commercial market he discusses the challenges facing all insurance providers: the ...

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Global NewsVoting Ends April 30 for “Best in Fair Trade” Awards

Congratulations to the 14 finalists of “Best in Fair Trade” Awards! Finalists were selected from 46 organizations suggested by 60 public nominations. The public now votes until April 30 to pick 1 winner for each category. FTRN created the contest since no awards existed to honor organizations across all major Fair Trade recognitions. Winners will be celebrated during World Fair Trade Day in May! More at “Best in Fair Trade” Award finalists

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Global News“Best in Fair Trade” Award Finalists Announced – Vote for Winners from April 16-30

Congratulations to the 14 finalists of “Best in Fair Trade” Awards! Finalists were selected from 46 organizations suggested by 60 public nominations. The public now votes until April 30 to pick 1 winner for each category. FTRN created the contest since no awards existed to honor organizations across all major Fair Trade recognitions. Winners will be celebrated during World Fair Trade Day in May! More at “Best in Fair Trade” Award finalists

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Global NewsAmul lends hand to Haryana’s dairy development

Haryana is stopping at nothing to speed up its industrialization. Several new industrial projects involving thousands of crore of investment will soon be launched in the state. Significantly, Sabarkantha Cooperative – a part of the dairy major Amul prominently figures in the list of the new industrial ventures in Haryana.  Some other important corporate names include Maruti Suzuki India, Suzuki Motorcycle and Nippon Carbide. The dairy giant Amul has of late been intent on expanding ...

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