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Welcome to the Cooperative Housing International’s resources section. Here, you’ll find current and practical information from around the world, curated to support the work of housing cooperatives. Whether you're seeking guidance, best practices, or updates on emerging issues, this section offers tools and materials to help your organization stay informed and effective. You can filter resources by topic, country and resource type.

If you have a resource you'd like to share with the international cooperative housing community, please email us at info@chi.coop.

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Community Finance and Savings Systems: Innovative Tools for Urban Housing Solutions

Published in the Spring 2025 issue of Housing Finance International, this article explores how community-led finance tools—like savings groups and cooperatives—empower urban poor communities to improve housing conditions through accessible, inclusive systems.

Financing and Development Africa Journal

Miradas, Reflexiones, Acciones y Propuestas Desde la Red de Vivienda de Cooperativas de las Américas

This Spanish publication describes the housing situation in Central and South American countries that are active members of the Cooperative Housing Network of the Americas. This is only a sample of the situation in the region as a whole.

Research Argentina Report

Profiles of a Movement: Co-operative Housing around the World – Volume One

Cooperative housing offers long-term, affordable homes governed by residents, with proven social, economic, and environmental benefits. Despite its global impact, the sector remains under-recognized.

Financing and Development Europe Report