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Fairtrade launches €1m sustainable agriculture programme in Indonesia

The partnership with Indonesian NGO Bina Desa will support over 1,600 farmers

Short film commemorates centenary of Singapore’s co-op movement

Ler Jun Sng reports on the centenary anniversary of Singapore’s co-operative movement and the launch of…

Singapore co-ops mark centenary with new 10-year roadmap

Sng Ler Jun reports from the centenary celebration of the Singaporean co-operative movement

IYC closing ceremony will be held at Doha summit

The ICA will hold the ceremony as a side event to the Second World Summit for…

Indonesia’s plan for 80,000 new co-ops is a daunting task

The plan aims to tackle poverty by easing market access and simplifying supply chains - but…

Co-op Group begins stocking lager created by Palestinian brewery

Sun & Stone beer, launched by West Bank-based Taybeh Brewing Co, will be produced in Scotland…

Thai co-ops warned their risky lending could spark financial crisis

Government agency NESDC warns savings co-ops, which hold 15% of the national household debt, follow risky…

Meet … Alfi Syahrin, executive director, Micra Indonesia

'Co-ops are well-positioned to play a central role in building a more inclusive, stable, and resilient…

Korean credit unions raise disaster funds for rainstorm victims

The Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives is giving 5bn won in support after July's torrential rains…

Nepalese government plans tighter rules for finance co-ops after scandal

A new regulator has been formed with supervisory tech and power to conduct on-site investigations as…

Filipino government wants co-ops to help meet electrification target

Energy secretary Sharon Garin said the goal is for total electrification by 2028, with a million…

Securing livelihoods while preserving Palestine’s art of embroidery 

The practice is being kept alive in a refugee camp by a women's co-op which has…