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The International Cooperative Research Group is a division of OCDC which carries out an international cooperative research agenda focused on issues related to the impact and effectiveness of cooperatives in developing countries and emerging markets. The RG designs, directly undertakes and partners of academic and practitioner partners to carry out rigorous research that helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It also fosters a learning community within OCDC and provides resources and information related to cooperative development to OCDC members and to the broader international cooperative and development community.
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CDP Implemented in 14 Countries 
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Over $6 Million of New Revenue through Public Private Partnerships Source: USAID Cooperative Development Program data, 2017
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Request for Proposals
- Request for Proposal –OCDC user experience and user interface. April 13, 2021 Overview: International Cooperative Research Group (ICRG) of the US Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) carries out research on the effectiveness and other aspects of cooperative development. One of the pillars of activity under our current USAID award – CRED – involves dissemination of research, tools, and learnings related to international cooperative development. The main point of dissemination for these materials is our website: ocdc.coop. The ICRG is… Read More
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- REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Report Design services for the deliverables produced by the ICRG under the USAID Cooperative Agreement CRED. January 15, 2021 SOLICITATION TYPE: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSON OF INTEREST | SOLICITATION NO:Â CRED_27 | DATE OF ISSUANCE: January 15, 2021 | Closing Date:… Read More
- REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Editor services for the deliverables produced by the ICRG under the USAID Cooperative Agreement CRED. January 15, 2021 SOLICITATION TYPE: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST|SOLICITATION NO.: CRED_26 | DATE OF ISSUANCE: January 15, 2021 | CLOSING DATE: Rolling… Read More
Proposal Requests
- CRED 30-RFP- English to Spanish written translation for What Difference Do Cooperatives Make – Peru Report and What Difference Do Cooperatives Make Synthesis Reports. April 15, 2021 Overview.The US Overseas Development Council (OCDC) is a member association of cooperative development organizations (CDOs) working internationally, principally on the… Read More
- CRED 29-RFP- English to Spanish Interpreter “What Difference Do Cooperatives Make?” Global Summit April 15, 2021 Overview. The US Overseas Development Council (OCDC) is a member association of cooperative development organizations (CDOs) working internationally, principally on… Read More
Call for Applications
- Call for Applicants: Research Assistant December 8, 2020 International Cooperative Research Group & The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council Download the PDF for This Opportunity Call for Applicants:… Read More
- APS: Collaborative Research for Cooperative Resilience June 5, 2020 The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC), brings together nine organizational members committed to building a more prosperous world through… Read More
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