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Cooperatives in Rwanda: Two case studies

Umutima at the Nyarmirambo Women’s Center and TUK coffee cooperative

Cooperatives in Rwanda: an overview

'The work cooperatives have accomplished across the country is proof of what we are capable of…

Cooperation in Africa: The ICA perspective

ICA Africa leaders look at what co-ops mean for the continent.

ICA structures updates

CICOPA elects a new president and the ICA Youth Committee welcomes new members

Feminism in the 21st century: What does it mean for women cooperators?

A seminar on cooperatives and feminism explored how different sectors are working to promote gender equality

Malawi: How co-ops are implementing the SDGs through education

Dr Amanda Benson from the Co-operative College looks at projects to improve lifelong learning in Malawi

Channel Islands Co-op steps up no-deal Brexit preparations

The society is trying to make sure its supply chain has as little disruption as possible

Malawi co-ops prosper thanks to access to finance

‘This project has really assisted us to have more markets. We can now grow more quality…

European Commission think tank adviser to speak at ICA Global Conference in Kigali

Patrick Develtere will discuss globalisation of inclusive ethical value chains at the conference in Kigali

Co-op agriculture: Driving change from micro to macro

From village vegetable patches in Tanzania, to community farms in the UK and a national sustainability…

What’s on the agenda at the ICA conference in Kigali?

The conference will include a keynote address from environmental activist Dr Vandana Shiva

Cocoa co-operative launches in Ghana 

The government also announced measures to support cocoa growers and is encouraging them to form into…