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Theme announced for 2025 International Day of Cooperatives

The celebration aims to showcase co-operatives’ role in building 'inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities'

Pope Francis and his commitment to co-operatives

Throughout his tenure, he was vocal in his support for the co-operative model, recognising its potential…

How are co-ops of the Asia-Pacific accelerating gender equality?

Report on an ICA regional event on work by the sector to advance SDG5, with examples…

International Year of Cooperatives celebrations kick off in Morocco

Morocco's 60,000 co-ops - which have 760,000 members - are contributing to the country’s economic resilience,…

With the world trailing behind its sustainability goals, can co-ops get things back on track?

CM50, a circle of co-op and mutual leaders, has been created to position the movement at…

Co-ops as gender equality leaders: achievements and challenges

Interview with Xiomara Nuñez de Cespedes, who chairs the Gender Equality Committee of the International Cooperative…

Uruguay hosts International Year of Cooperatives regional launch

Uruguay’s National Cooperative Institute (Inacooop) launched the International Year of Cooperatives during an event in Punta…

Tokyo launch for International Year of Cooperatives

Themes of collaboration and cross-border connection were highlighted by multiple speakers

UN looks for ways to grow the social and solidarity economy

With delegates looking for ways to speed progress on the SDGs, the session also explored some…

International Cooperative Alliance launches global network of co-operative and mutual leaders

CMC50 brings together C-suite co-op and mutual leaders to share best practices, drive innovation and facilitate…

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…

Meet … Violetta Nafpaktiti: CEO of DotCooperation LLC

'We want to celebrate the diversity of co-op identity around the world and, essentially, celebrate the…