Committee on Co-operative Research

Committee Chair Dr. Sonja Novkovic

The Committee on Co-operative Research (CCR) is a thematic committee of the International Co-operative Alliance. It is a bridge between academic research and the co-operative world.

The CCR began its work in 1957 as the Research Officers Group. In the 1970's the group changed its name to the ICA Research, Planning and Development Group, reflecting its  widening scope of activities and aspirations and its efforts to provide practical input to cooperatives' social and economic concerns... The Committee today functions as a network open to all those interested in sharing research on the co-operative model of enterprise.

On these pages, you will find the Committee's objectives and activities, information about co-operative research around the world,  research news and events and links to co-operative research centres, educational institutions and research organizations.

The CCR is managed by an Executive Committee made up of researchers from different regions of the world. 

Follow the Committee on Co-operative Research via the International Co-operative Alliance on Twitter at @icacoop.

 

 

Upcoming CCR conferences

ICA CCR session in the 15th International Conference of Western Economic Association International (WEAI), 21–24 March 2019, Tokyo, Japan 

Joint conference with ICA CCR, CASC and ACE, 27-30 May, 2019, Montreal, Canada

ICA CCR European Research Conference, 21-23 August, 2019, Berlin, Germany

14th ICA CCR Asia-Pacific Research Conference, 13-14 December, 2019, Newcastle, Australia
 

CCR events and publications

Call for Papers: The Special Issue 2019 ICA Review of International Cooperation

Cooperative enterprises involve diverse groups of individuals gathering and working toward a common goal. Research has shown that this diversity of voices, backgrounds, and perspectives comes with challenges, but can also be a significant strength for cooperatives. This cooperative advantage can be maximized in cases where governance structures enable inclusive and meaningful engagement from members.

In this Special Issue of the International Co-operative Alliance Review of International Cooperation, the Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation (CASC) will reflect upon the interplay of diversity, inclusion, and social justice with cooperative enterprises in Canada and beyond. Guest editors of the Special Issue are Fiona Duguid, Sara Elder, Isobel Findlay, Judith Harris, and Derya Tarhan.

Papers are welcomed from scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners submitted before December 1st, 2018. Papers should not exceed 8,000 words. Paper template and referencing should follow the APA style guide. All papers are subject to peer review. Please submit your paper online using this link.

For inquiries, please contact casc.acec@usask.ca

The previous Special Issue 2017 of the Review is available here!

Please send your reactions and questions on the Special Issue 2017 to claudia.sanchezbajo@ymail.com
 

Read our reports from the 2017 Global Co-operative Research conference in Stirling:

Co-operative practitioners in Scotland – what do they want from researchers?

Co-operative research: key trends and predictions

The importance of research in co-operative policy

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