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Farmers sow seeds of change for Malawi’s co-ops

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:45:00 +0100

It has happened more times than you might think — co-operatives were one of Mussolini’s first targets after the Fascist takeover of Italy. Nyere did it in Tanzania, though he . . .

Shared values unite a co-operative school with Africa

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

But it is an alliance that is bringing hope and much-needed income to people in Southern Africa and also offering great encouragement and hope for the long-term success of the Movement. . . .

United Nations declares 2012 as Year of Co-operatives

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:30:00 +0100

UN Member States approved the resolution during the 64th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, which will further promote the co-operative cause across the world. The UN resol . . .

United Nations set to declare 2012 as Year of Co-operatives

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0100

During the International Co-operative Alliance’s recent General Assembly in Geneva, newly-elected President Pauline Green told delegates that the UN is expected to formally ratify t . . .

UK helps African fishers on International Co-ops Day

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:00:00 +0100

Speaking on International Co-ops Day, Minister for Trade and Development, Gareth Thomas MP, welcomed the project, which will help 45,000 fishers and 80,000 traders who rely on fishing in . . .

How oil supports Venezuela's co-op movement

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0100

Elected on the promise of equitably redistributing the country’s massive oil wealth across the population, his administration has been undermined by allegations of corruption within . . .

President Obama's co-op connection

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:30:00 +0100

The Seminary Co-op, managed by 62-year-old Jack Cella, has been a radiant cultural presence in the Chicago area since it was established in 1961, but 2008 brought a distinct upgrade in it . . .