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Co-op Bank of Kenya tops customer satisfaction survey

The bank is one of the largest financial institutions in the region

UKSCS conference looks at principle 6 and ways to build a co-op ecosystem

The event included updates on worker co-ops, accounting, building societies and the UKSCS's own journal

Cocoa co-ops in Ghana join forces

83 cocoa co-op unions are coming together to form the new association

Lessons from Fairtrade International’s living income for farmers strategy

'Based on this project, our farmers now have a better understanding of the costs and income…

World Fair Trade Organization launches AI-powered sustainability platform

The tool will support SMEs around the world looking to reduce their environmental impact

USAid co-op development programme launches in Madagascar

The Cooperative Ecosystem and Social Inclusion project will be implemented from October 2023 to September 2028,…

How a coffee co-op united a community – and was reborn after a leadership crisis

'We love this story of multiple faiths helping each other, moving beyond personal beliefs'

Cross-border traders finding strength in co-operatives

The co-op model offers protection and chance to pool resources for women trading between Rwanda and…

Researchers meet in Johannesburg to discuss co-ops and the solidarity economy

The conference was preceded by a co-operative study tour

Co-ops used to formalise economy in Senegal

The ILO highlights how its work is supporting Senegal's economic development through the 'strategic use of…

End of year Q&A: Chiyoge Sifa, regional director, ICA Africa

The regional office of the International Cooperative Alliance looks forward to 'continued collaboration and sustainable development…

Refugee-led co-operative brings solar power to Ethiopian refugee camp

The co-op has received support from a partnership between UNHCR and IKEA Foundation