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Economy
Economy
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EconomyWorld’s top 300 co-operatives had a turnover of $2.14tn in 2018
The largest co-operative in the world based on turnover is Groupe Crédit Agricole from France
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EconomyTop 100 Australian co-ops and mutuals had a turnover of AU$33.9bn in 2019
Two new publications by BCCM look at the state of the sector
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BusinessSurvey finds UK shoppers trust co-ops more than private businesses
'Co‑ops have been a force for good for over 175 years and it appears that consumers appreciate their continued commitment to supporting communities, customers, employees and the environment'
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Economy19 EU states back Toledo Declaration promoting social and solidarity economy
The text was adopted last month at a summit organised by the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy in Toledo
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EconomyObituary: Ungku A. Aziz, leading light of the Malaysian co-op movement
Prof Aziz was president of national sector body Angkasa for nearly 40 years and worked with the ICA and UN, alongside a distinguished academic career
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EconomyWould the co-op model offer a better way to run UK ports after Brexit?
The Co-op Party's Joe Fortune says multi-stakeholder ownership would help delivery a more sustainable infrastructure for the UK
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CommunityPlunkett joins forces with church trust to encourage new community businesses
£200,000 has been made available to offer advice and support for community businesses looking to open in church premises
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CommunityKandoroo launches digital platform to help address food poverty
Co-operators bring the fight against poverty into a technological age
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EconomyCo-ops have helped Scotland weather Covid-19, says report
'What we have seen throughout the last few months is co-ops rising to challenges and serving their communities'
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EconomyNeil McInroy to stand down as CEO of CLES thinktank
As head of the Centre for Local Economic Strategies Mr McInroy has been a strong advocate for community wealth building
