Co-ops can help curb illegal mining, says Ghanaian official

'We can dig for gold, but we will not dig the grave of our future'

East of England Co-op launches ‘robotic smoothie’ machine in Chelmsford

'Product innovation has always been a core priority for us'

Three retailers expand their space at community-owned Dewsbury Arcade

The Victorian heritage building in West Yorkshire, which closed in 2016, was bought by Kirklees Council…

Belgian domestic workers launch co-op to improve working conditions

The Les Perles Rouge agency is set to begin operations in January

Mozambique plans to create 500,000 jobs through co-op development programme

The government wants to organise small-scale producers into co-operatives to strengthen their bargaining power, improve access…

Is the credit union common bond still fit for purpose?

Ever since the earliest credit unions were first founded, membership has never been an open-door policy.…

Brazilian landless workers’ movement eyes collaboration with Kerala co-op

Members of Brazil's MST visited the ralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society

Vancity expands home financing for wildfire resilience

Canadian credit union Vancity has launched a financing option designed to help homeowners invest in wildfire…

Desjardins celebrates 10 years of Cooperathon with $100,000 in grants

The scheme promises 'a structured programme of tools, networks and support to help turn innovative ideas…

CBH opens applications for Grass Roots Community Grants scheme

The grain co-op wants to support projects ' with a clear purpose, strong community benefit and…

US National Cooperative Bank returns $44.79m to stockholders

'Sharing our success with our co-operative owners is one of the unique benefits of doing business…

India moves to expand NCDC’s mandate and financing powers

The government says the bill is intended to make financial assistance more accessible and reduce delays…