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23 May '13

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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 ...

Global NewsICA launches website for Cape Town event

The official website for this year’s biggest global gathering for co-operators has been launched.

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Global NewsTake part in research to help shape a new brand for co-operatives

Co-operatives around the world are being invited to take part in a research project to help influence the design of a global identity for the co-operative movement.

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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.

The GALS programme teaches members about gender empowerment

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UgandaUgandan co-operative pioneers gender equality scheme

A Fairtrade co-operative in Western Uganda has pioneered a ground-breaking training scheme to help to increase gender equality throughout the region.

(0)Agriculture, Banking and Insurance, Co-operatives, Community, Equality, Fairtrade, Economy, Society
The Love Lincolnshire range ensures more money stays in the community and benefits local suppliers such as Jenny Smith who produces Jenny’s Jams.

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United KingdomCo-ops generate £40 out of £100 for local economy, report reveals

A new study by Co-operatives UK shows co-operatives generate an additional £40 for local suppliers, customers and employees for every £100 of sales.

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Global NewsSecond International Summit of Cooperatives set to unite global leaders

A second International Summit of Cooperatives is set to take place next year and will unite co-operative business leaders from around the world.

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Ed Gebert, winner of the 2012 Canadian Co-operative Achievement Award.

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CanadaCanadian Co-operative Awards open for nominations

The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) are asking co-operators to put forward their nominations for the annual Co-operative Awards before 31 March.

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Global NewsICA sets out vision for Co-operative Decade

Co-operatives are being urged to back a global plan to ensure the growth of the worldwide movement is accelerated over the next decade.

Ramsey Margolis, Executive Director of New Zealand Cooperatives Association.

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New ZealandI ♥ Co-ops: Cooperative Business New Zealand

I ♥ co-ops shows the amazing power of co-operatives in the different trades and sectors throughout the world. This week we have featured a video of Ramsey Margolis, ...

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