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Woccu asks G20 to recognise co-ops in final declaration

The apex has written to this year's South African presidency urging support for a favourable regulatory…

Scottish council approves plan to create local credit union

East Renfrewshire Council will work with community planning partners to re-establish a credit union presence in…

Canadian credit union Vancity returns to profit under new CEO

Wellington Holbrook described Vancity’s loss in 2023 as “a wake-up call”

Andrea Melville joins Co-op Bank as first female CEO

Melville joins Jo Kenrick who became chair earlier this year

Energy4All chair elected Rescoop.eu president as part of new board

The federation held its general assembly during a two-day European Energy Communities Forum

Co-op law amended in Jordan

The new rules include an internationally recognised definition of co-ops, measures on women's and youth participation,…

Social economy is crucial to local growth, says Power to Change

The community business organisation has set out ten practical lessons for councils looking for inclusive growth

The secret behind Korean women divers’ oxygen-free diving

The women of Jeju Island, who sell their catch through fishery co-ops, have undergone centuries of…

Japan’s legislators adopt resolution calling for promotion of co-ops

Japan’s legislature the National Diet has adopted a resolution calling for the promotion of co-ops, to…

Unimed medical co-op responds to data leak reports

Unimed says the issue was resolved with no evidence of any sensitive data being leaked from…

Canada’s Co-operators hands out $1.4m to causes in 2024

The finance co-op warned that more Canadians are needing support, putting pressure on charities as times…

New board and president for Cooperatives Europe

New president Giuseppe Guerini will focus on 'defending economic democracy, strengthening policy dialogue, and making the…