In memory of Alban D’Amours

The global co-operative movement is remembering Alban D’Amours, the former International Cooperative Alliance director who died…

Meet … Mohamed Zouaou, president, Coopérative Agricole Ikherrazen

'Ikhrazn is not just an economic project, but a true story of collective struggle and youthful…

International Year closes at World Summit for Social Development

Co-ops were recognised as leaders of the social and solidarity economy, and the UN is considering…

Co-ops gather ahead of Doha to launch tools to ‘build a better world’

'We are ready to partner with governments to scale solutions rooted in fairness, democracy and sustainability'

Central and Midcounties merger ‘overwhelmingly’ approved

Members will now vote on a new name, ahead of legal completion in January

Meet … Dr Rose Karimi Kiwanuka, director, ICA Africa

'Co-operatives are, in many ways, Africa’s quiet engines of transformation'

East of England wins big at the Retail Industry Awards

The retailer won awards recognising its community support efforts and its use of AI tech to…

Fairtrade Foundation CEO Eleanor Harrison on hope, fairness and co-ops

'There’s never been a more important time to be purchasing on fair trading terms and fair…

Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger

If approved, the combined society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bn

Australia’s housing co-ops hold second annual summit

'Co-ops are proving that housing can be done differently, at scale, sustainably, and with people at…

A record-breaking year for UK co-operatives and mutuals

The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report reveals the sector generated a combined income of £179.2bn and…

Lifelong co-operator seeks home for his treasured archive

David J Thompson has dedicated his life to the movement – and has been gathering books…