Co-operatives in transition: Anticipating the futures ahead

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No 2025/08, OECD Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: Co-operatives are navigating rapid changes, interrelated trends and transformative opportunities that are reshaping their environment. These dynamics can be grouped into four main dimensions: (1) local and community-based action; (2) next generations, intergenerational responsibility and co-operative values; (3) human-centred digital transition; and (4) place-based environmental action. Drawing on case studies and insights from Italy, Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom – four countries with diverse co-operative ecosystems – this paper explores how co-operatives are adapting to evolving dynamics, turning challenges into opportunities, and implementing innovative strategies to strengthen their resilience and impact.

Keywords: Anticipation; Co-operatives; Community-based action; International practices; Social innovation; Trends (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L31 O35 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-11-19
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