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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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Cooperative Development in Poland: A Legacy of USAID Assistance
Identifying Processes and Policies Conducive to Cooperative Development in Africa
Measuring Cooperative Success: New Challenges and Opportunities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
409,522 Members of CDP Cooperatives and Credit Unions
CDP Implemented in 14 Countries 
8 New Regulations Drafted in CDP Countries 
Over $6 Million of New Revenue through Public Private Partnerships Source: USAID Cooperative Development Program data, 2017
CLARITY: Cooperative Law and Regulation Initiative
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- Request for Proposal: Remote Learning Event Design and Facilitation September 30, 2020 Closing/Submission Date: October 14, 2020. Instructions for Submission of Proposals: In order for a proposal to be considered, one soft (electronic) copy of the complete technical and cost proposals must be delivered to OCDC’s Research Group (researchgroup@ocdc.coop) by close of business on the closing date specified in this RFP. See Section E of the RFP for detailed delivery instructions. Estimated Period of Performance: The estimated period… Read More
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- Job Posting: For Organizations June 1, 2020 Interested in partnering with OCDC and the ICRG? We work with international cooperative development organizations to research, facilitate, and promote… Read More
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Proposal Requests
- Request for Proposal: Remote Learning Event Design and Facilitation September 30, 2020 Closing/Submission Date: October 14, 2020. Instructions for Submission of Proposals: In order for a proposal to be considered, one soft… Read More
- Request for Proposal: Peru Short Study June 2, 2020 ** SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED** New deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday, June 10, 2020, by 5 pm EST. Please… Read More
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- 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
- Call for Applications: Roster for Training Designer/Curriculum Developer in International Cooperative Development March 20, 2019 The deadline for submission of applications for the first round of consideration is March 31, 2019. Subsequently submissions will be… Read More
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