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Co-ops contribute $61.1bn to Canadian economy, sector report reveals

The report was released for national Co-op Week, which saw the sector apex rebrand as Canada…

Malaysian co-op sector revenue set to his RM100bn, says minister

'These figures reflect the significant role and contribution of the co-operative movement in strengthening economic development'

Canadian co-op leaders gather to promote the sector in parliament

'The opportunity is not to invent something new. It is to recognise, support, and scale what…

UK’s co-op economy report shows sector generating £241bn annual income

Co-operatives UK points to modest growth and calls for policy reform if the government is to…

Mutual model can help tackle growing financial insecurity, says BSA

'We need to ensure the sector has the freedom to keep innovating'

Post mortem study of co-op failure

A look at a new study of co-op failure by Argentine economist Ricardo E. Gerardi

Revenues 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…