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Woccu hails success of credit union scheme for Venezuelan migrants

A report finds that women and young people supported by the programme have higher incomes

NCBA Clusa supports business incubator launch in Timor Leste

'This incubation centre is a key tool to develop the capacity of our youth – especially…

Report sets out measures to grow democratic economy in Scotland

Commissioned by the Scottish government, the report had input from organisations including Co-operatives UK, the EOA…

Working for change: UK co-ops and community organising

How can co-ops utilise organising practices when it comes to the seventh co-operative principle?

African Union adopts 10-year social and solidarity economy strategy 

This is the second regional social economy strategy in the world to be adopted, following the…

UK movement set to launch International Co-op Development Fund

The fund is set to be launched by the UK’s International Co-operative Working Group in December

Indonesia and Timor-Leste commit to strengthen the co-op region

The two nations signed a memorandum of understanding in Jakarta

World Fair Trade Organization launches AI-powered sustainability platform

The tool will support SMEs around the world looking to reduce their environmental impact

Funding awarded to Singapore co-ops to enhance fair employment practices

25 co-ops have received Singapore $4,000 (£2,355) each

USAid co-op development programme launches in Madagascar

The Cooperative Ecosystem and Social Inclusion project will be implemented from October 2023 to September 2028,…

Cross-border traders finding strength in co-operatives

The co-op model offers protection and chance to pool resources for women trading between Rwanda and…

How co-ops worked to heal divisions in Northern Ireland

As hopes grow for a new power-sharing deal, here's a look at the role played by…