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Mozambique plans to create 500,000 jobs through co-op development programme

The government wants to organise small-scale producers into co-operatives to strengthen their bargaining power, improve access…

Regulators choose six building societies for scale-up project

'Building societies bring greater diversity to financial services, which supports competition and financial stability'

Parliamentary event highlights role of co-ops in tackling housing crisis

Politicians and co-op housing leaders discussed the need for supportive legislation, appropriate finance and greater recognition…

Kerala government approves plan for India’s first airline co-op

Initial plans will see the co-op lease two aircraft, and it is hoped the fleet will…

Confederation of Co-operative Housing launches new governance guide

The apex presented the suite of documents, assembled to reflect regulatory changes, at is annual conference

Co-op Group hails successful trial of crime reporting partnership with police

Meanwhile, the retailer reports overall crime across its stores is down almost 20% year-on-year

Africa’s finance co-ops gather for pan-continental congress

The 26th Sacca conference focuses on digital transformation, micro-finance in underserved rural areas, and regulatory compliance

Opinion: To build a stronger economy, British Columbia should back community ownership 

Ashley Grewal, director for co-ops and local economies at Vancity credit union, writes for Co-op News,…

Burnham tells MPs co-op principles will be ‘at heart’ of care reforms

Co-op leaders have been campaigning for alternatives to private outsourcers, blaming the model for capital extraction

Cooperatives Europe launches international development guide

'At this pivotal moment of rethinking international development, recognising the transformative potential of co-operatives is more…

PRA proposes update of regulatory thresholds for credit unions and mutuals

'This modernisation will significantly help financial services firms plan for the future, offering crucial stability and…

Maltese co-op leaders want community-led future for Manoel Island

Sector apex MCF's budget recommendations also include measures on social care, housing, energy and regulatory reform