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  1. Projects
  2. International Development

International Development

International Co-operative Development has been a key part of our work for over 100 years. We've welcomed students from right around the world and delivered projects across a number of different continents. 
 
With a strong focus on research and practice, we've led the way on developing an understanding of how co-operatives can improve people's lives, creating sustainable, fair and equitable communities. Here are details of some of the initiatives we've been involved in over the years.
Malawi Partnership

Malawi Partnership

The Malawi Partnership is a unique initiative created by Central England Co-op and supported by the College. It aims to improve the livelihoods of co-operative small-holder farmers in Malawi. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2022

Author: Hayley Street

Making Agriculture a Business: Co-op Development in Zambia

Making Agriculture a Business: Co-op Development in Zambia

Working with the poorest communities in Zambia, we've partnered with Christian Aid to support 4,000 farmers improve their lives and run profitable co-operatives. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2017

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Paul Cocker

Improving livelihoods for Rwandan Women

Improving livelihoods for Rwandan Women

In partnership with Tearfund and the Scottish Government, this project will train 30,000 people (75% women) to increase household food security. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2017

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Paul Cocker

Boosting high-value crops in Malawi

Boosting high-value crops in Malawi

With the help of Unicorn Co-operative we have enabled 300 members of grassroots tea, coffee and macadamia co-operatives to make a decent income. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2017

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author:

Co-operative Development in Rural Malawi

Co-operative Development in Rural Malawi

Our work in Malawi continues to transform the lives of smallholder farmers and young people. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2017

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author:

Rebuilding Co‑operatives in Sri Lanka

Rebuilding Co‑operatives in Sri Lanka

We work with co-operatives in northern Sri Lanka, supporting those most affected by both the Civil War which ended in 2009, and the 2004 tsunami. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2017

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Paul Cocker

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    Malawi Partnership

    The Malawi Partnership is a unique initiative created by Central England Co-op and supported by the College. It aims to improve the livelihoods of co-operative small-holder farmers in Malawi.

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    New Three Year Strategy

    Our 2022-2025 strategy articulates the College's purpose and aims for the next three years, and sets out a clear plan of how we'll reach these aims.

  • Brazilian study visits

    Brazilian study visits

    International study visits are back! In spring 2022 we welcomed two groups of co-operators from Brazil who were keen to investigate what makes a good co-operative leader.

  • Co-operative (Ad)Venture Fife Spring 2022 | Case Study

    Co-operative (Ad)Venture Fife Spring 2022 | Case Study

    Our Co-operative (Ad)Venture project helps young people identify and address social issues in their local area. We spoke to those involved with our Spring 2022 Fife (Ad)Venture project to find out how co-operation helped improve their community green-space.

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    Co-operative Values and Principles

    The Values and Principles embraced by today’s worldwide co-operative movement have evolved from the ideals of the early co-operators of the 18th and 19th centuries.

  • Careers

    Careers

    We're currently recruiting for a Director of Operations and Business Development.

  • Tackling Climate Change Together

    Tackling Climate Change Together

    Big changes in society can only be made by working together. That’s why during Cop26 we’re highlighting the ways individuals and communities can tackle climate change together.

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    Co-operative University

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    A 'who's who' of everyone who works here at the College! View our full team and find out more about them right here.

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    Online Anytime Courses

    Utilising the latest interactive online technology, we've developed brand new short courses that can be completed on the go using your phone or tablet, all at a time that suits you.

  • Our Education and Training

    Our Education and Training

    We provide learning for co-operative enterprises, individuals and likeminded organisations in the UK and internationally.

  • Co-operative Education and Research Conference 2018 - Call for papers

    Co-operative Education and Research Conference 2018 - Call for papers

    We are now accepting papers for our conference this coming May.

  • Individual Membership

    Individual Membership

    Interested in becoming a member of the Co-operative College? Register here.

  • New PhD opportunity announced.

    New PhD opportunity announced.

    We've partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University to support their Co-operative PhD.

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