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Stirling Smith celebrates the centenary of the United Nations agency with a mandate to promote co-operatives
SEWA’s role in a changing world of work
Founded by activist Elaben Bhatt, the trade union fights for women workers in the informal economy
Co-ops and the Global Commission on the Future of Work: Q&A with Simel Esim
How are co-operatives responding to the world of work challenges?
ILO Future of Work Report highlights role of co-operatives in empowering workers
Workers in the informal economy have improved their situation through organising and working together with co-ops
International Conference of Labour Statisticians adopts draft co-op guidelines
The guidelines aim to facilitate the development of a set of statistics on the sector
Where state and co-operation meet: Case study from Malawi
'If the movement and governments work together to support the co-operative enterprises, the industry will realise…
17th National Co-operative Congress looks at how to boost the sector in Colombia
The event focused on the creation of a culture of co-operation, mutual aid and solidarity
Valencia looking to set up a co-op for hawkers
The project aims to help street vendors integrate into the formal economy and gain access to…
Colombian National Cooperative Congress to focus on collective prosperity
'It is very important to move forward towards a culture of co-operation and solidarity, that in…
Making a difference: Co-ops and education
A Q&A with Dr Sarah Alldred, projects development manager at the Co-operative College
The co-op model is helping young people create secure jobs, says report
Young people are three times more likely than adults to be jobless, says the ILO
