Economy
Economy
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Credit UnionsCo-operative practitioners in Scotland – what do they want from researchers?
The Global Co-operative Research Conference was told the sector faces issues when it comes to funding access to research
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EconomyCo-ops in Scotland: Why they are vital to the government’s policy agenda
The ICA’s Global Research Conference in Stirling looked at how the co-op ethos remains embedded in the Scottish economy
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EconomyThe annual co-op report: finances remain steady, while membership grows
The collective turnover of UK co-operatives stands at £35.7bn, says the report – and an extra 700,000 people joined co-ops
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BusinessEU recognises co-ops as important part of the collaborative economy
The latest report also looks at issues surrounding regulation, competition, tax, workers' rights and the labour market
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EconomyHow radical co-ops are leading the way to a new, democratic political economy
Organisations like Cleveland’s Evergreen Co-operatives are creating opportunities for co-ops in poor urban communities and helping to decentralise planning
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EconomyCECOP demands end to European austerity to strengthen Pillar of Social Rights
The co-op confederation says investment is needed if the policy to support labour markets and welfare systems is to succeed
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Credit UnionsCredit unions exploring artificial intelligence to fight fraud
CO-OP Financial Services is using machine learning technology to help its members' systems learn and adapt to new threats
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EconomyB20 final recommendations highlight co-ops’ potential in employment, SMEs growth and education
The B20's final set of policy recommendations to the G20 includes mentions of how the co-op model can contribute in different sectors
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EconomyCan the platform co-op model revolutionise the world of retail?
As the platform co-op movement fights for a more collaborative economy, what are the options for co-operative online trading?
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EconomyNew Economy and Social Innovation Forum pledges to build a values-led system
More than 900 representatives from the new economy, including several co-ops, gathered for the session in Malaga, Spain