A look at a new study of co-op failure by Argentine economist Ricardo E. Gerardi
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Show filtersRevenues rise 8.4% for Australia’s co-op and mutual sector
The largest co-op is grain handler CBH, which recorded a 24% jump in turnover to $5.8bn
Co-operators reports soaring demand for community support
The Canadian insurer says economic and social challenges are putting increased pressure on frontline organisations
Canadian spring budget brings a ‘win’ for worker co-ops, say sector leaders
'CMC will continue working with the government to make co-operatives easier to finance, easier to procure from and easier…
How do you give away power? The tricky question for Pride in Place
The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…
East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail
Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…
ILO briefing links social and solidarity economy to human rights
'Backing the social and solidarity economy is one of the most impactful ways in which governments…
Almost half of Ugandan co-ops ‘dormant’, claims government
The government says it is working to recover 'grabbed co-operative assets' and restructure leadership
Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK
Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…
Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth
The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to…
Molly Scott Cato: Green Party is a good match for co-op movement
James Hawksworth talks to the co-operator and former MEP about the shifting UK political landscape
Belgian rule change eliminates ‘false’ co-ops – and halves sector numbers
Only 0.14% of Belgian enterprises are co-ops, but they account for 1.1% of the national GDP…
