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Show filtersPrice rises for Fairtrade cocoa to help build strong co-ops
'This is good news for West Africa’s cocoa-growing communities'
Mauritius business minister pledges support for co-ops
The minister highlighted some of the government’s key policies around co-ops
Meet … Hortência Pina and Adalberto Luis from CECAQ-11 cocoa co-op
The two members of the co-op, on the island of São Tomé, on Fairtrade, women’s rights…
Movement mourns former president of ICA Africa, Stanley Charles Muchiri
He was one of the most influential co-operative leaders in Africa
Working to build up Malawi’s co-op movement
Dr Amanda Benson from the Co-operative College on the development of a national sector body
Where state and co-operation meet: Case study from Malawi
'If the movement and governments work together to support the co-operative enterprises, the industry will realise…
Ethical Shop launches direct market for global farmers
The site is hosting Global Farmers’ Market in partnership with gebana, a German-based organisation which works…
Sao Tome cocoa-growers co-op commits to new quality standards
'The new techniques they are learning will help with the increased productivity they urgently need to…
Making a difference: Co-ops and education
A Q&A with Dr Sarah Alldred, projects development manager at the Co-operative College
Co-ops in Mauritius urged to adopt better governance
A workshop for the country’s co-ops was held after a series of financial scandals prompted a…
Co-op support for Fairtrade flower communities in Kenya
The Co-op Group is going 100% Fairtrade on roses sourced from Africa
