Argentinian prison co-op Liberté began in 2014 as a small group of prisoners making and selling…
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Show filtersUruguay hosts International Year of Cooperatives regional launch
Uruguay’s National Cooperative Institute (Inacooop) launched the International Year of Cooperatives during an event in Punta…
Textile co-ops paying the price of Milei’s austerity in Argentina
Informal workers abandoned by the state are organising co-ops with union support
US apexes partner to promote worker co-ops abroad
The project, funded by USAID, will see NCBA Clusa and USFWC work with co-ops in Madagascar,…
Patio: a global community of tech co-operatives
'These folks know their technology, are committed to the co-operative ecosystem and know how to enjoy…
Co-ops and credit unions react to this year’s declaration from the G20
Meanwhile, co-ops at the ICA Global Conference looked at ways to increase their influence on the…
Woccu hails success of credit union scheme for Venezuelan migrants
A report finds that women and young people supported by the programme have higher incomes
New president for ICA Americas as Graciela Fernández steps down
She was first elected in 2018, and for a second term in 2022
Agri co-ops voice their opposition to an EU-Mercosur deal
Copa and Cogeca have reiterated their concerns over the potential deal
Brazilian credit union congress shows the sector’s strength
The event gathered 6,000 delegates in person and online to discuss challenges around market growth, technology…
US credit union representatives visit credit unions in Peru and Ecuador
The sector is involved in a programme to offer financial services to Venezuelan migrants and refugees
