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UN offers grants of up to $35k to Lebanese agri co-ops

The programme aims to support sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, food processing, irrigation, storage, and value chain…

UAE’s Union Coop pledges action to boost national food security

Efforts include expanding the network of local suppliers, marketing campaigns and simplified product-listing proceedures

Indian government announces plan for life insurance co-op

Minister Amit Shah said the venture will use the country’s huge co-operative network to offer financial…

Indonesia reviews co-operative training after five deaths

The 'Red and White’ co-operative scheme aims to establish 80,000 co-ops across Indonesia

Land deal aims to boost agricultural co-ops in Jordan

The land will be used for a range of initiatives aimed at boosting farm output and…

Help the Asia Pacific region track women’s leadership in co-operatives

The ICA office hopes the study will 'support advocacy, policy engagement, and stronger programme design'

WCFU report highlights efforts of credit unions in disaster relief

The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions has outlined support carried out in Sri Lanka, Vietnam and…

Pakistan’s co-ops plan to boost livelihoods and rights for waste pickers

Government representatives, labour organisations, technical experts, and international partners discussed the scheme in Lahore

Icmif Foundation reports on inclusive insurance for world’s underserved

The 2025 report highlights significant growth, strengthened partnerships, and deepening climate mitigation measures

Dubai’s Union Coop approves 14% divi at general assembly

The co-op reported a profit of AED 338m in 2025, compared with AED 314.55m in 2024

Iffco reports record profits after year of steady production and sales

The Indian agri co-op giant has placed emphasis on the development of new nano-fertiliser technology

Singapore pledges $30m to rejuvenate its co-operative movement

Sng Ler Jun on how a new sector roadmap will prepare the country's century-old movement for…