List/Grid Monthly Archives: August 2012
Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Union shares its latest news
The Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Unions (JCCU) shares its latest news through its monthly newsletter: On July 2, a Symposium was held in Iwate in commemoration of the 2012 International Year…
Turkey establishes energy cooperatives to bring cheaper electricity to subscribers
The Ministry of Custom and Trade, has stated that required R&D studies, sample articles of incorporation and regulations regarding energy cooperation. Energy cooperatives are going to be established in order to…
Ethiopian coffee cooperatives getting a better deal for coffee farmers
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (IRIN) – Ethiopia is regarded as arabica coffee’s birthplace, but while the country’s high-quality coffee has made it to the gourmet shelves of major coffee houses around…
Facts on cooperatives in France and Italy
We take a look at two European countries that have a strong cooperative presence: France and Italy. The cooperative movement first began on this continent, early in the 19th century….
Hillary Clinton supports co-op project in Africa
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced an expansion of a US government investment in a co-operative dairy programme in Malawi. The announcement was made at Lumbazi Milk Bulking Group…
Nominations now open for The Co-operative Awards 2012
To celebrate outstanding contribution to the co-operative economy, during this, The United Nations International Year of Co-operatives, Co-operatives UK is calling on co-operators across the country to enter The Co-operative…
Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition
Knowledge is only effective when it is shared and made available to the broadest possible range of people. This is especially true when aiming at effectively combating worldwide hunger and…
Tried and trusted – co-op business model on the up
Co-operatives have survived better than other business models over the last five years, due in part to member-ownership and shared entrepreneurialism. For the past four years, the sector has outperformed…
