News, stories and statements on cooperatives

  1. Spotlight on Cooperatives

    First women-only plumbers’ cooperative in Jordan

    12 June 2017

    Women plumbers’ cooperative in Jordan provides plumbing and repair services to households while also raising awareness among Jordanian women to improve water and energy management in their homes.

  2. News

    ILO COOP eNewsUpdate No. 2, 21 March 2017

    21 March 2017

    The newsletter includes articles on various events, projects, training and meetings related to the work of the ILO and Cooperatives.

  3. News

    ILO COOP NewsUpdate Issue No. 3

    06 September 2016

  4. Our impact, their voices

    Helping Syrian refugees formalize their work status through cooperatives

    26 June 2016

    The ILO is working with agricultural cooperatives to help Syrian refugees obtain work permits during a three-month grace period announced by the government of Jordan, in a further step to improve access of Syrian refugees to the formal labour market.