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Research and insights
Building comprehensive resources
A co-op knowledge library
Working with partners in New Zealand and internationally, we are proud to deliver in-depth research, reports, data and insights.
These support our advocacy efforts, are used at central and local government levels, and assist members in their strategy and business planning.
Explore further in-house resources and guides related to the co-operative business model, check out our Knowledge Library.
If you have a piece of research you would like to contribute and distribute across our networks, let us know.
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THE NEW ZEALAND CO-OPERATIVE ECONOMY REPORTS
2017
New Zealand Co-operative Economy Report
The 2017 report was the first time New Zealand’s co-operative economy was mapped comprehensively.
It revealed the sector’s significance in revenue, jobs, and membership, as well as apparent differences between New Zealand’s and other co-operative economies.
2021
PwC New Zealand Co-operative Economy Report
Completed with the support of PwC, the 2021 report details New Zealand’s co-operatives’ significant contribution to our economy.
This research aims to build on the 2017 report.
Local Insights
New Zealand Research & Insights
International Insights
Knowledge from around the globe
The library of global research, insights and reports on the co-operative model, its challenges, successes and impacts on economies and communities continues to grow year on year.
Our international network means our members can access these insights as they become available.
World Co-operative Monitor 2022
Global I ICA
The 2022 publication on the economic and social impact of the largest co-operatives and mutuals worldwide. This edition includes a focus on the challenge of digitisation.
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Does business structure influence social impact?
Global I DCED and Oxfam
Why and how business form, governance and ownership may influence outcomes for the poor.
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Co-operatives in industrial and service sectors in the Asia-Pacific region
Global I ICA-AP
Exploring models, work and employment, ecosystem and public policies.
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World Co-operative Monitor 2021
Global I ICA
The 2021 publication on the economic and social impact of the largest co-operatives and mutuals worldwide.
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Leading the Resilience
Australia I BCCM
How co-operatives and mutuals are dealing with the economic and social shock of Covid-19.
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National Mutual Economy Report
Australia I BCCM
The size and contribution of the Australian co-operative and mutual sector.
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Co-operatives and Mutuals as Social Enterprises
Australia I BCCM
How co-operatives and mutuals sit alongside contemporary definitions for social enterprise.
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Defining Mutuality
Australia I BCCM
How co-operative and mutual enterprises are defined in Australia.
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The Size of Australia's Co-operative and Mutual Sector
Australia I BCCM
A 2016 analysis on the size of the sector in Australia relative to GDP.
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Who knew Australian's were so co-operative?
Australia I The Australia Institute
A 2012 study on the size and scope of mutually owned co-ops in Australia.
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Support for Farmers' Co-operatives
Europe I National Agricultural Research Foundation
A country report on Greece, 2012.
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A life cycle explanation of co-operative longevity
USA I University of Missouri
Michael L. Cook explores why and how some co-operatives endure for long periods of time.
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Guidelines for co-operative legislation
Global I International Labour Office
Third revised edition, by Hagen Henrÿ on the guidelines from ILO.
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An information guide to ILO Recommendation No. 193
Global I International Labour Office
A guide produced by the ILO on how to promote the co-operative movement.
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World Co-operative Monitor 2020
Global I ICA
The 2020 publication reporting on the world’s largest co-operatives and mutuals.
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