Interesting links in the field of Co-operativism
International Co-operative Alliance. This is an independent non-governmental organisation that gathers together, represents and serves co-operative organisations throughout the world.Working from its main headquarters and regional offices, the ICA aims to promote and strengthen autonomous co-operatives in developing countries, acting as a catalyst and co-ordinator for co-operative development.
European Federation of Employee Shareownership.
World Council of Credit Unions.
International Research and Information Centre dealing with the Public, Social and Co-operative Economy.
Centre for co-operatives. This centre studies and promotes activities in favour of co-operatives and serves as a meeting point for all those working towards meeting the needs of the social economy.
Guivat-Haviva Centre for Co-operative Studies.
European Information and Documentation Centre for the Public, Social and Co-operative Economy.
Instituto Antonio Sergio Sector Cooperativo
National institute of Asociativismo and Social Economia.
National Self-Employment Centre.
Institute of University Teaching and Research, focusing on the study of movements, trends and organisations within the co-operative world. Its website contains information about the latest research, an introduction to the co-operative movement in British Columbia and a wide variety of resources and links to related themes.