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ILO Coop centenary symposium looks at how co-ops drive social justice and decent work

The ILO is a close partner of the co-operative movement

Would co-operatives make tea taste better?

Pay and conditions in the industry are in a race to the bottom says Stirling Smith…

Obituary: Sam Mshiu, leading light of Tanzanian co-operation

A tireless worker for co-op development in his own country and across Africa

Build back greener: Copac webinar urges co-ops to lead on climate

'The time for co-operation and concern for community is now!' says Ariel Guarco.

Co-op principles point the way through this crisis

Simel Esim, head of the co-operatives unit at the ILO, looks at the implications of the…

How can co-ops help displaced people?

A new report from the ILO looks at the role the role of social economy organisations…

ILO publishes new report on the future of work

The report explores the contribution of the social and solidarity economy and social finance

ILO COOP prepares for centenary anniversary

Celebrations include an event in Geneva on 23 March and interviews with key figures from the…

Sri Lanka approves first ever national policy on co-operatives

Consultation work on the policy started in 2012, when policymakers spoke with co-ops in the war-torn…

ILO declaration on the future of work commits to promoting co-ops

The International Co-operative Alliance welcomed the declaration

New book on co-operatives and the world of work is available for pre-ordering

The volume traces the historical connection between co-operatives and the world of work

ILO centenary declaration highlights the role of social enterprises in the world of work

The International Co-operative Alliance welcomed the document’s message but called for a clear mention of the…