A new report from Kellogg College, University of Oxford explores how cooperatives and mutuals generate social value through their ownership structures, long-term relationships, community roots, and member-focused purpose. Drawing on interviews across the UK mutual sector, the report argues that social value in cooperatives and mutuals is not an add-on, but embedded by design.

A global report from the International Cooperative Alliance exploring how cooperatives and mutuals support sustainable consumption, reduce waste, and contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 12.

A global report from the International Cooperative Alliance examining how cooperatives and mutuals reduce inequality, strengthen inclusion, and contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 10.

The World Cooperative Monitor 2025 provides a global snapshot of the scale, reach, and economic contribution of the world’s largest cooperatives and mutuals.

A Contract for a New Global Economy sets out a shared vision from the world’s largest cooperatives and mutuals for how democratic, member-owned enterprises can contribute to a fairer, more sustainable global economy. 

A New Zealand report examining alternative housing ownership and delivery models, including cooperative housing, and the policy settings needed to support affordability and security.

The New Zealand Cooperative Economy Report 2025 is the most current and comprehensive snapshot of the scale, structure, and contribution of cooperatives and mutuals to New Zealand’s economy.

A Rabobank white paper examining the scale and complexity of farm succession in New Zealand, as the primary sector faces its largest-ever intergenerational transfer of ownership and control.

Prepared for the United Nations General Assembly this report examines the role of cooperatives in advancing social development outcomes, including poverty eradication, decent work, and social inclusion.

A global report from the International Cooperative Alliance exploring how cooperatives create jobs, support livelihoods, and contribute to decent work and Sustainable Development Goal 8.

The Statement on the Cooperative Identity underpins cooperative values, principles, governance, and legal recognition worldwide. This report provides regional insight into how the Cooperative Identity is understood, expressed, communicated, and protected in Australia and New Zealand. 

The World Cooperative Monitor series is widely used to track how cooperatives and mutuals perform across economic cycles. The 2023 edition captures a post-pandemic snapshot of the global cooperative economy and provides an important reference for longitudinal analysis alongside earlier and later editions. 

A KPMG report assessing how New Zealand cooperatives report on ESG and sustainability, and how practices compare with leading benchmarks.

The World Cooperative Monitor 2022 provides a global benchmark of the world’s largest cooperatives and mutuals, offering insight into their economic contribution, sectoral spread, and geographic reach. 

The New Zealand Cooperative Economy Report 2021 provides a critical comparative baseline, capturing the structure and scale of the cooperative economy during a period of significant economic disruption and change.

The New Zealand Cooperative Economy Report 2017 is the first comprehensive national study of New Zealand’s cooperative and mutual economy and remains a foundational reference for research, policy, and international comparison.

This guide explains the International Labour Organization’s Recommendation No. 193 on the Promotion of Cooperatives, the only internationally agreed policy framework dedicated specifically to cooperative enterprise. 

The Guidelines for Cooperative Legislation provide comprehensive guidance on how cooperative laws can be designed to recognise the distinct nature of cooperative enterprises while supporting their sustainability and competitiveness.