US Department for Agriculture awards $4.2m to co-op development

Only nonprofit institutions can apply for funding under the programme, which allocates up to $1m per…

IYC closing ceremony will be held at Doha summit

The ICA will hold the ceremony as a side event to the Second World Summit for…

Co-ops talk culture at Unesco’s Mondiacult conference

The discussion follows recognition of organising as a co-op as an intangible cultural heritage

Labour conference: Co-ops position themselves as inclusive growth enablers

Economic growth, a priority for Keir Starmer’s government, has been a central theme at the Labour…

Co-ops set sights on Doha to call for more sector support

Sector leaders will use the World Summit for Social Development to highlight the work co-ops do…

Brazil’s co-ops have big asks ahead of COP30

The country’s co-op movement is trying to boost its presence in climate discussions and reaffirm its…

Co-ops mentioned in draft World Social Summit declaration ahead of Doha

The statement recognises the role co-ops can play in driving progress on sustainable development

Stronger support for co-ops is needed, says UN secretary general

The Cooperatives in Social Development report calls for urgent action to help the sector put the…

Lessons in success and failure from Patagonia’s first co-op

New study traces the history of Welsh settlers in Patagonia, who became interested in the co-operative…

EU State of the Union speech – what co-ops need to know

Measures include a scale-up fund for new businesses, Made in Europe procurement criteria, and moves to…

Co-ops respond to finalised EU-Mercosur trade deal text

Farming federations in South America have largely welcomed the plans but in Europe, Copa and Cogeca…

What to expect from the Global Innovation Coop Summit?

In its third in-person edition, GICS will explore how co-ops can provide solutions to some of…