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UN voices for peace at the Global Cooperative Conference

We speak to Bjørg Sandkjær from UN Desa and David Fernández Puyana from the UN University…

World co-op conference focuses on peace and the global role of the movement

'The co-op movement has chosen to build bridges - this is part of our identity and…

Co-operatives are a ‘force for peace’, ICA conference hears

The world's co-op movement gathered in Panama to issue a declaration on peace, justice, inclusion and…

Partnership deal to expand digital identity for African co-ops

Dotcooperation and Forus Digital Cooperative are working together to support the adoption of the .coop domain

FICD invites global co-operatives to apply for solidarity fund

In the first year of its five-year journey to build a global co-operative solidarity fund, the…

ICA elects 16 co-operators from 16 countries to global board

The vote was held at the Alliance's General Assembly in Panama, with Ariel Guarco re-elected president

Meet … Dr José Alves de Souza Neto, president, Cooperativas de las Américas

We speak to the president of the ICA's regional office as he prepares to welcome delegates…

No peace without economic resilience: Why the CM50 is so important

Jan Kellett, who is executive lead of the CM50, following a career in development, including most…

International Labour Conference adopts first convention on decent work in the platform economy

The International Cooperative Alliance has welcomed a 'consequential development in international labour law'

Is the credit union common bond still fit for purpose?

Ever since the earliest credit unions were first founded, membership has never been an open-door policy.…

Can credit unions ride the stablecoin wave? Guidance from Woccu

'Money has always accomplished two goals. It has stored value, and it has moved value. For…

UN report highlights growing recognition for co-op model

The study points to the model's value in advancing sustainable development, decent work and social justice