Community empowerment through finance: understanding its impact and significance
IN BRIEF Financial inclusion enhances individual and family opportunities, particularly for women and the poor. Financial…
Understanding socially responsible investing in cooperatives
IN BRIEF Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) merges financial goals with personal values. Positive social change and…
Understanding community development finance and its impact on local economies
IN BRIEF Community Development Finance: A mission-driven approach to revitalizing local economies. Economic Growth: Encourages pooling…
Understanding cooperative banking systems and their benefits
IN BRIEF Cooperative Banking: A financial model based on collaboration and shared ownership. Member-owned Institutions: Operated…
Community wealth building strategies for sustainable economic growth
IN BRIEF Community Wealth Building (CWB) focuses on enhancing community control over local economies. CWB promotes…
Financial autonomy through cooperatives: a pathway to economic independence
IN BRIEF Cooperatives as a tool for financial autonomy. Promote economic independence in underserved communities. Foster…
Understanding cooperative dividends distribution: A guide for members
IN BRIEF Definition of cooperative dividends and their purpose. Process of calculating patronage dividends based on…
Understanding equitable economic systems for sustainable development
IN BRIEF Rethinking economic systems: Essential for identifying societal priorities and values. Three pillars of sustainability:…
Understanding local investing communities and their impact on regional economies
IN BRIEF Local Investing Communities play a crucial role in shaping regional economies. Community Investments lead…
The impact of credit cooperatives on local economies
IN BRIEF Cooperatives as economic engines for community growth Generate over $200 million in tax revenues…