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Co-operative towns around the world
Devoto: the Argentinian village that ‘breathes’ co-operation Over one third of the population in the town…
Is there an ideal size for a co-op business?
The co-operative brand and model of doing business has taken a bashing in the public and…
Co-operatives make for a happy place to work
Co-operatives are businesses run by the people, for the people; so it makes sense that all…
Where are all the women? Looking back on the Rochdale Pioneers
On the 168th anniversary of the opening of the first Rochdale Pioneers’ shop, Co-operative News talked…
South Sudan turns to co-operatives to help grow economy
South Sudan is troubled. Despite it gaining independence from Sudan last July, the two nations are…
Unique Challenges and Benefits of Cooperative Governance
Unique Challenges and Benefits of Cooperative Governance
Global corruption: a problem for cooperatives?
The 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives is proud to welcome several prominent international organizations actively involved…
Two European countries that have a strong cooperative presence: France and Italy
In this third article in a series about the global cooperative movement, we take a look…
Governance and Management structures in worker co-operatives
The other day a consumer co-operative Board member asked if I could send them some info…
Best Western hotel cooperative: an international powerhouse
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, the Best Western cooperative was founded in 1946 when M.K. Guertin,…
FC Barcelona: More than a club!
FC Barcelona is one of the most popular soccer teams on the planet. Its Catalan motto,…