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Highlights of an Interview with Jean Louis Bancel at the 106th ILC

13 June 2017

Jean Louis Bancel, the recently elected Cooperatives Europe President, participated in the 106th International Labour Conference representing the International Cooperative Alliance. ILO COOP talked with Jean Louis who is also the President of Credit Cooperative, a cooperative bank in France, and the President of Coop France. Below are highlights from that conversation ranging from the relation between cooperatives and the social economy to the changing world of work.

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Reflecting on the relevance of cooperatives to the topics of discussion at the 106th ILC

12 June 2017

On the second day of the 106th International Labour Conference, the COOP Unit was invited to make a presentation to the African government group on the relevance of cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises with regard to the main topics of discussion at the conference.

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.

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ILO joined ICA Africa ministerial meeting to discuss partnerships in advancing SDGs

08 June 2017

The ILO participated in the ICA Africa Cooperative Ministerial Conference Midterm Review which took place on May 23-26 in Casablanca, Morocco. The ILO presentations focused on the role of cooperatives in rural development and the work of the ILO with cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises in Africa.

COOP Champions

Rasha El-Shurafa, ILO Representative Office in Jerusalem

05 June 2017

COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises. It highlights their contributions, and shares highlights of their experiences, current work, and future aspirations.

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ILO scholarship for ICA-AP Regional Cooperative Research Conference

01 June 2017

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ILO COOP eNewsUpdate No. 4, 30 May 2017

30 May 2017

This latest issue of the ILO COOP Newsletter highlights a number of recent events and developments on cooperatives.

Spotlight on Cooperatives

Rural cooperative works to preserve the cultural heritage of Malta

29 May 2017

Koperattiva Rurali Manikata is protecting natural, historical and socio-economic environment in a small Maltese village.

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ILO/JCCU African Cooperative Leaders' Study Tour in Japan

23 May 2017

COOP Champions

Huyen Nguyen Thi, ILO Country Office for Viet Nam in Hanoi

19 May 2017

COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises. It highlights their contributions, and shares highlights of their experiences, current work, and future aspirations.