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Finding a place for cooperatives across the whole AI value chain How does the cooperative economy navigate the turbulence that comes with AI—and help shape where it takes us? That was the bigger question behind the Cooperative AI Bootcamp in Rome. AI could change the work our members do, the services cooperatives provide and the […]
Across the cooperative movement, there’s a significant group of enterprises doing powerful, values-driven work—without being connected to a federation, sector body, or national association. We call them cooperatives outside of traditional cooperative networks. They’re innovative. They’re impactful. They live the cooperative principles every day. But without a formal link to the wider movement, they often […]
Artificial Intelligence is already transforming how businesses plan, communicate, and make decisions. But for the cooperative movement, AI isn’t just a new productivity tool—it’s a strategic imperative. The challenge is clear: how do we harness AI’s potential without compromising cooperative values or ceding control of our knowledge to outside corporations? That’s where CoopAI comes in. […]
One of the greatest challenges for cooperatives and federations isn’t the work they do—it’s making that work visible. Inside our movement, we know the cooperative difference is profound. We see it in the way members thrive, in the local economies we strengthen, and in the communities we serve. But outside our movement, that story is […]
In today’s fast-moving world, cooperatives of all types are looking for better ways to stay connected—across regions, sectors, and sizes. That’s where Collaborative Communities come in. Built into the Principle 6 platform, Collaborative Communities are private, customizable digital spaces where cooperatives, federations, sector groups, and allied organizations can bring their people together to share ideas, […]
What if those billions of cooperative members could share knowledge, resources, and solutions across borders and sectors? What if every cooperative breakthrough could strengthen the entire movement? That’s the vision behind Principle 6—a platform designed to connect, empower, and amplify the cooperative movement worldwide. See Principle 6 in Action Before we explain how it works, […]