Emerging technology was a recurring theme at the International Summit of Co-operatives in Quebec last month, where delegates…
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SAMA becomes first Fairtrade-certified gold co-operative in Africa
Syanyonja Artisan Miners’ Alliance (SAMA) in Uganda has become the first artisanal small scale mining co-operative…
Can co-operatives empower women?
Gender equality is a key factor in socioeconomic and geopolitical growth, delegates at the International Summit of Cooperatives…
Co-op Group is Convenience Retailer of the Year and bags THREE more prizes
The Co-operative Group won four major prizes at the Retail Industry Awards, including Convenience Retailer of the Year. Food-to-go…
Radstock welcomes mobility retailer to Somerset store
Radstock Co-operative Society has launched a specialist mobility shop at its Somerset site, promising it a…
Is it time for a co-operative water supply?
Water regulator OFWAT has backed plans to bring competition to the residential retail water market –…
What is the role of co-ops in building a frugal society?
Co-ops help people live better with less, according to innovation adviser, Navi Radjou, who joined delegates…
How co-operatives define the real economy
What is the real economy? A group of panellists came together at the International Summit of…
Co-operatives and international development: what next?
Can co-operatives bring an added value to international development? This was one of the key topics…
Interview: Desjardin’s Guy Cormier
Guy Cormier is chief executive, president and chair of the board of Desjardins Group, the world’s…
Interview: Q&A with Monique Leroux ahead of the 2016 Summit
Monique Leroux is president of the International Co-operative Alliance. Prior to joining the Alliance last year,…
Co-ops respond to Theresa May’s Conservative Party Conference speech
Co-operative organisations have responded to some of the policies set out by prime minister Theresa May…
