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    Historical book tells the tale of the co-operative movement’s inspiration

    There are hundreds of historical documents surrounding the revolutionary work done by Robert Owen and...

    Emily Barker 14 March 2013
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    Plans for British co-operatives to enter a European-wide buying consortium are being discussed.

    Emily Barker 12 March 2013
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    Oxfam America has launched a campaign to encourage the top three chocolate companies in the world...

    Emily Barker 8 March 2013
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    Ugandan co-operative pioneers gender equality scheme

    A Fairtrade co-operative in Western Uganda has pioneered a ground-breaking training scheme to help to...

    Emily Barker 8 March 2013
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    Actress raises awareness for women’s co-ops in Ghana

    BAFTA nominated UK comic Jessica Hynes learnt the true meaning of girl power after visiting...

    Emily Barker 8 March 2013
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    Co-operatives can play a much larger role in supporting gender equality, said two leading women...

    Emily Barker 8 March 2013
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    The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) are asking co-operators to put forward their nominations for the...

    Emily Barker 8 February 2013
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    Fairtrade helps 1.24 million farmers and workers

    The number of Fairtrade certified producer organisations has increased by 10 per cent since the...

    Emily Barker 30 January 2013
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    An award-winning environmental Australian co-operative, which promotes the reusing of materials, reveals some of the ...

    Emily Barker 24 January 2013
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    Singaporean co-operators honoured in co-op awards

    Over 30 co-operators were honoured in the Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF) Honours Awards 2013...

    Emily Barker 23 January 2013
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