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Fairtrade celebrates 30 years of campaigning in the UK

To celebrate the milestone, the Fairtrade Foundation has launched an urgent call for action to bring…

Report highlights role of co-ops in formalising the informal economy

Co-ops can provide a pathway to formalisation for all informal economy workers, says Streetnet International

Fairtrade International introduces due diligence standards

The updated standards reflect new laws on human rights and environmental sustainability

Woccu urges G20 to support proportional financial regulation

Proportional regulation is a "critical factor” for financial inclusion, says the credit union body

Mutual share of the total insurance market is at an eight-year high

The largest insurance market in terms of mutual/co-operative market share is Finland (61%)

Fairtrade Premium reaches record high for farmer co-ops and other producers

This benefits farmers and their communities who decide how to invest the premium

Reflections on the 3rd co-operative principle

Jean-Louis Bancel shares his view on the 3rd co-operative principle

Woccu programme helps credit unions disburse $41m in loans to SMEs

The average loan ranged from $11,000 in Kenya to over $102,000 in Guatemala

Social economy conference preview: Enterprising for Tomorrow 2024

Over 150 participants from Romania and the European Union are expected to attend the event

Embezzlement crisis in Nepal’s co-ops sparks protests in the streets

Protests have been called off after ministers agreed to take action to improve regulation of the…

Woccu expands online marketplace to credit unions in Latin America and Caribbean

Credit unions have until 22 March to apply for the scheme

ICA Gender Equality Committee releases International Women’s Day statement

Co-operatives offer “unique opportunities for women to gain ownership, raise their voices, and participate actively in…