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Learning to do and be – the keys to successful co-operative learning

Bruno Roelants, director general of the International Co-operative Alliance, shared his thoughts at the Co-operative Education…

International Workers’ Day: Co-op solutions to the crisis in the world of work

'Co-operatives offer another paradigm, where inclusion, participation and growth go hand in hand'

Can you help to build a new economy? New crowdfunding campaign

Stir to Action has launched a new bid to transform communities through workshops and mentoring

New co-op to help Canada’s indigenous fish harvesters market their catch

The co-op is being formed in Manitoba, where the government’s withdrawal from a crown corporation has…

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health

East of England Co-operative to sell fresh food beyond Best Before date

The move extends the scheme launched last year to sell tinned goods, packets and dried food

Co-operative College launches International Co-operative Development course

The course will draw on the College's 15 years of development training

Historic pub reopens after four years thanks to community shares campaign

The Chequer Inn in Kent had been earmarked for development until locals intervened to save it

Obituary: Jacqui Forster, pioneer of supporter ownership

'Jacqui's fortitude and determination not to give in was an inspiration to all who knew her'

Solar co-op transforms the economy of a farming community in India

Incomes have more than quadrupled for farmers who switched to solar-powered irrigation

Berkeley Electric Cooperative rounds up bills to support local communities

The Operation Round Up fund has raised $7.6m since it was launched in 1992

Co-op Group releases new report on its sustainability and ethical policies

#TheCoopWay looks at issues such as carbon emissions, community investment and modern slavery