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Updates from India's cooperative sector
Amul Brand's turnover crosses Rs 1 lakh crore with 11% growth
New Delhi: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), the world's largest farmer owned dairy cooperative, announced a historic milestone as the Amul brand turnover crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the financial year 2025-26. The total unduplicated revenue of the
The 2026–2030 Global Strategy: "Practice, Promote, and Protect"
LONDON — The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) has formally rolled out its macro-strategy for the remainder of the decade, anchoring its vision in a highly ambitious roadmap designed to rapidly scale the financial and social footprint of the global cooperative sector. Titled "Practice, Promot
03 JULY 2026European Parliament's "Global Gateway" Integration
BRUSSELS — In what is being hailed as a historic victory for economic development advocacy, the European Parliament has adopted a landmark resolution explicitly integrating cooperatives into its multi-billion-euro "Global Gateway" strategy. The legislative shift marks a massive pivot in how the Euro
03 JULY 2026Tech Movement Pushes for "AI Without Bosses"
NEW YORK — A growing global coalition of tech workers, gig drivers, and academic researchers has launched a sweeping initiative to challenge Big Tech’s monopoly on artificial intelligence and digital labor platforms, introducing a worker-owned alternative to the traditional corporate tech model. Spe
19 JUNE 2026UN Enacts Permanent Decade Cycle for International Year of Cooperatives
NEW YORK — In a monumental shift for global economic policy, the United Nations General Assembly has passed Resolution A/RES/80/182, establishing a permanent, recurring multilateral calendar that officially proclaims an International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) every ten years. While the United Natio
19 JUNE 2026ICA Global Conference and General Assemblies 2026 in Panama
PANAMA CITY — The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and Cooperatives of the Americas have announced they will jointly host the 2026 Global Conference and General Assemblies in Panama City this autumn. Scheduled to run from September 13 to 18, 2026, the high-profile gathering is poised to draw
19 JUNE 2026CoopsDay Theme Announced: "Cooperatives for a Peaceful World"
GENEVA — The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), in coordination with the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC), has officially announced the theme for the upcoming 104th International Day of Cooperatives ( CoopsDay ): " Cooperatives for a Peaceful World ." Schedu