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More than just Housing.... Co-op…
This guide by the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Center (UWCC) attempts to answer questions regarding ownership, responsibilities, and benefits of living in a housing cooperative. ...Read More
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Cooperatives: Principles and Practices in…
This publication is the fourth and most extensive revision of the Marvin A. Schaars’ text, Cooperatives, Principles and Practices, University of Wisconsin Extension—Madison, Publication A1457, July 1980. What has come to be kn ...Read More
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Refinancing for Housing Co-operatives in…
This presentation is an overview of the purpose of CHF Canada's Refinancing Program. How does the program work? How are housing co-operatives supported throughout the refinancing process? What do co-operatives need to do to qualif ...Read More
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In order to comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that went into effect 24 May, we are consolidating our contact database with that of our parent organisation, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). You can subscribe to the ICA’s monthly newsletter, Co-operative Insider, and stay updated on the latest news about the International Co-operative Alliance, its regions & sectors and the co-operative movement. For housing updates make sure to choose “Housing” in “Your activity area/sector” section of the signup form.
The GDPR aims to strengthen data protection for people within the EU. This regulation is overseen by the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission.
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April 2018 – Trailblazing Women in Housing Co-operatives
For centuries women have been fighting for housing rights and many have turned to the co-operative model to provide security of tenure, affordability, and opportunities for member involvement. In this issue, we are featuring trail ...Read More
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December 2017
At its Plenary at the ICA congress in Kuala Lumpur in November, the following board members were acclaimed: Anders Lago from HSB, Sweden as President; Guido Schwarzendahl from GdW, Germany as Vice-President; Blase Lambert from CCH ...Read More
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Fall 2017
CHI Elections Conferences and Events Membership News Country Profiles CHI Elections CHI Board of Directors at ICA 2015 Congress in Antalya, Turkey. The position of President and five at-large positions are up for election at C ...Read More
Global News Feed
Green paper on social housing recommends more power to tenants – but is it enough?
August 17, 2018 | Anca Voinea'We are worried that the green paper is questioning whether tenant management is a valid form of community-led housing. Of course it is' Read More
Australia’s co-op sector to head for UK on a fact-finding tour
August 15, 2018 | Miles HadfieldThe visit, from 17-28 September, will look at issues such as social enterprise, health and social care, employee ownership, housing Read More
Co-operative sector responds to government’s Civil Society Strategy
August 14, 2018 | Anca VoineaReaction from Co-operatives UK, the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, Abcul and Social Enterprise UK Read More
Events
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03 Oct
79th Session of the Committee and Housing Land Management
Palais de Nations, GenevaMore information coming soon ...Read More
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23 Oct
V Cooperative Summit of the Americas
Hotel Panamericano, Carlos Pellegrini 551, 1009 CABA, ArgentinaThis year's ICA global congress 2018 will concentrate on the safeguarding of the planet, a financial system for sustainable development and the integration of the social and solidarity economy in the face of global challenges. Org ...Read More
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23 Oct
Co-operative Housing International – Board Meeting
Hotel Panamericano, Carlos Pellegrini 551, 1009 CABA, ArgentinaThe next Co-operative Housing International Board meeting is to be held on the 23rd of October during the Summit of the Americas. More information coming soon. ...Read More