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Show filtersInternational Summit of Cooperatives – Preview Day 3, Thursday 13 October
The third day of the International Summit of Cooperatives will focus on the contribution of co-operatives…
Joseph Stiglitz proposes co-op models as an alternative to trickle-down economics
A changing political landscape and economic challenges mean we are witnessing “interesting” but “unsettling” times, warned…
A competitive advantage exists for co-ops, but others are already doing it
A competitive advantage exists for co-operatives if they work together across industries to solve problems within…
Co-operatives and international development: what next?
Can co-operatives bring an added value to international development? This was one of the key topics…
Co-ops respond to Theresa May’s Conservative Party Conference speech
Co-operative organisations have responded to some of the policies set out by prime minister Theresa May…
Outdoor co-op switches up a gear with a new bike brand
America’s largest outdoor co-op has relaunched its bicycle brand – and created one of the world’s most sustainable distribution…
How does the size of a co-op affect its community interaction?
A group of co-op store managers share their thoughts on how they work with with communities.…
30 groups selected for Co-ops UK’s Community Economic Development programme
Youth activities, community food initiatives and heritage schemes are among those selected for inclusion in the second…
NIMBYism, co-operatives and Germany’s Energy Transition
The number of energy co-operatives in Germany has grown from eight to over 800 in a…
Social innovation and the social and solidarity economy
Simel Esim and Waltteri Katajamaki from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Cooperatives Unit look at the importance…
