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Canada’s Co-op Camp’ celebrates its 90th birthday

'I met many new people with diverse perspectives and clearly learned that more can be accomplished…

Desjardins reports rising share price in half-year results for its venture capital arm

Its portfolio includes 19 co-operatives which benefited from commitments amounting to $196m

Putting a forgotten city from co-op history back on the map

America's Credit Union Museum, in Manchester, New Hampshire, shines a light the birthplace of the US…

US credit unions test out new anti-fraud technology

'It is CO-OP’s job to make sure that our clients have access to the best technology…

USA passes new law to aid business transition to worker-ownership

The co-op sector has welcomed the new Main Street Employee Ownership Act

Filene Research Institute report asks how US credit unions can reach minority households

'Credit unions need to look beyond traditional measures of creditworthiness such as credit scores to determine…

What has caused the number of US worker co-ops to nearly double?

Co-op News speaks to Esteban Kelly, executive director of the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives

Book review: Could co-operation be the best model for the new economy?

'It is our ability to co-operate in large numbers that separates us from other species'

Copa-Cogeca calls on the USA to remove duties on Spanish table olives

'We are very disappointed about the way in which this trade dispute is escalating. It will…

Puerto Rican government sets up inmates’ co-op in maximum-security prison

'The co-op forms part of the wider project to rebuild the lives of these people and…

Co-op Financial Services launches cardless ATM tech for USA credit unions

The feature, which allows members to draw cash using their phones, can be added to credit…

Costa Rican coffee co-op drives carbon-neutral approach in the industry

Coopedota is working to reduce waste, energy use and water consumption