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South Korean government sets out second master plan for co-ops

The South Korean co-operative movement is entering a second phase of development with the adoption of a…

Co-op banks in India investigated for alleged money laundering

Indian co-operative banks are being investigated for allegedly depositing money in banned currency after demonetisation. The…

SWIFT co-operative working to address cyber security concerns

SWIFT, the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, is working on implementing a Customer…

How is the Fairtrade movement preparing for the future?

Since the first fair trade label was introduced in 1988, the movement has been working to…

The potential of co-ops for waste pickers in the recycling sector in Turkey

There are many layers to city life. Peel back one layer in any Turkish city and…

International Co-operative Alliance for Asia-Pacific elects new board

The regional assembly of the International Co-operative Alliance for Asia and Pacific has elected a new…

Indian co-operative bank responds to demonetisation by launching mobile app

A co-operative bank in Kerala, India, has found an innovative solution to the country’s liquidity problem…

Indian co-ops take measures in response to government-led demonetisation

A demonetisation policy pursued by the government of India is posing challenges to both dairy and financial…

Bangladesh prime minister calls for strengthening the co-op movement

The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina Wazed, highlighted the contribution of co-operatives to the country’s…

The Philippines celebrated co-op month by highlighting their role in combating poverty

Pilipino co-operatives celebrated the co-operative month by highlighting their sector’s contribution to overcoming poverty. October has…

New law for Nepalese co-operatives

Nepalese parliament is considering the country’s first new co-operative law in 25 years, with an act…

Amul dairy opens its first mall and restaurant

Co-op giant Amul has opened its first mall in India, Amul Green, as it begins experimenting with the modern…