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Lessons from the frontline of co-op development

Emile G. Nadeau's new book is a must read for development co-operators and community organisers

Women co-operators explore gender equality progress in the context of Covid-19

An ICA webinar looked at what more the movement could do to support women

Germany holds National Co-operative Energy Congress

Dr Andreas Wieg reports from the country's National Co-operative Energy Congress

Mutual insurance: Resilience for an unknown future

We speak to Shaun Tarbuck, CEO of global sector body ICMIF, about the co-op insurance model…

Issues facing America’s electric co-ops after the ice storm

The sector has taken a huge financial hit from February's freeze and is dealing with issues…

Co-operative resilience in the financial sector: a European perspective

Nina Schindler explores the impact of the pandemic on co-operative banks and the future priorities for…

Scotmid Co-op to close up to 22 of its Semichem stores

The retailer has begun consultation at staff at the affected stores, citing pressures from Covid-19 on…

CFCFE conference showcases successful Irish credit union mergers

Mergers can bring benefits of scale and an increased talent pool – but need to be…

Health co-ops continue to battle against Covid-19

'Our co-op identity commits us to a humanised healthcare approach ... that places people at the…

Housing: Rochdale’s co-op model brings strength during the pandemic

'The underlying idea of our model – tenants and employees as co owners – has seen…

Co-op film festival will put social justice on the screen

Birmingham Co-operative Film Society is running the event for Co-operatives Fortnight, in partnership with Central England…

Community mutual bank for Wales is on track for launch this year

Minister Ken Skates says the community bank will help to tackle financial and digital exclusion