International Cooperative Innovation Award
There is nothing cookie-cutter about creating a more equitable and sustainable world. It takes new ideas, new strategies, new models — and the courage to put them into action. The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council wants to identify, recognize, and celebrate those international cooperative development innovators who continue to advance co-ops as a grassroots, sustainable Read More
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Post-pandemic: Cooperatives must lead on Climate Action, Creating new Opportunities
By Paul Hazen, Executive Director, U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council July 4 is Independence Day in the United States; it’s also the International Day of Cooperatives 2020. These are two of my favorite holidays because I can celebrate my country and the cooperative movement at the same time. Cooperatives are as American as apple pie Read More
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COVID-19: Cooperative Development Organizations
USAID Guidance to Implementing Partners: general information for reference by USAID project implementers. ICRG Gender Based Violence Strategy Guide: this document provides information to help plan activities addressing increases in GBV as a result of COVID-19. ICRG Food Security Strategy Guide: this document provides information necessary to planning activities related to food insecurity as a Read More
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COVID-19: Cooperatives
We have curated this information is to help coop leaders guide and communicate with their community members. Cooperatives provide a trusted voice in their neighborhoods. This resource provides accurate and timely knowledge for that voice. Please consider the context of how far along the outbreak has progressed in your particular region/country. ILO Resources for Cooperatives: Read More
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COVID-19: Resources Page
We have curated a set of guides & guidance for coops to navigate this difficult time. Concern for Community This is truly a cooperative moment where cooperative principle 7 must be the focus. History has shown us that collaborative, mutually supportive communities are the ones that are most successful at sustainably recovering from large disasters. Read More
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NCBA CLUSA’s IMPACT 2019 reignites cooperative drive toward sustainability and self-reliance
The final day of the 2019 IMPACT Conference provided a full-day focus on international cooperative development – a testament to the importance of to the international development efforts of cooperative development organizations worldwide in achieving inclusive economic growth and greater equity around the globe. The day-long event was co-developed and co-sponsored by OCDC and supported Read More
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News Release – OCDC Inaugural International Champion Award
For Immediate Release Contact: Samuel Connors, Program Assistant U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council 202-957-9298 US OCDC Launches New Champion Award at NCBA CLUSA’s IMPACT Conference in Virginia. Arlington, Virginia (October 4, 2019) – OCDC and the International Cooperative Research Group are pleased to announce the introduction of a new award, the International Champion Award. This Read More
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News Release – CLLE Conducted in Kenya
For Immediate Release Contact: Ashley Holst, Senior Research Associate U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council 202-957-9298 US OCDC Conducts New Cooperative Leadership and Learning Event in Nairobi, Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya (August 24, 2019) – The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council International Cooperative Research Group is pleased to announce the successful launch of a newly innovated activity: Read More
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News Release – International Coop Day 2019
For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Hazen, Executive Director U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council 202-957-9298 Coops 4 Decent Work – International Cooperative Day 2019 Washington, D.C. (July 6, 2019) The United States is home to over 40,000 cooperatives with 120 million members. Most people in other countries are surprised to learn that the US has so Read More
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News Release – Increased Funds for International Cooperative Development
For Immediate Release Paul Hazen, Executive Director U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council Congress Increases Funds for International Cooperative Development Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2019) The U.S House of Representatives Appropriations Committee recently approved the FY 2020 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill, increasing annual funding for the Cooperative Development Program (CDP) to $14.5 million, a Read More
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