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Sharing and cooperation in the business world
Blog / 6th December 2012The concept of sharing is fundamental to the business sector, despite the huge challenges to creating an alternative economic model in the midst of a free-market, private enterprise system. Yet the co-operative movement is playing a key role in building sustainable businesses based on people and not profit.
Christian Aid’s renewed focus on sharing
Blog / 5th December 2012Of the many and varied examples of organisations, professionals and engaged citizens across the world that call for greater sharing in our societies, here’s one example from the NGO community: Christian Aid’s new strategy for 2012 that puts sharing at the centre of its work and campaigning priorities.
Expanding the debate on global sharing
Blog / 4th December 2012The age-old concept of sharing is increasingly being discussed in relation to political and economic issues, even though a public discussion on the importance of global sharing is still in its early days. But there are many signs that this is beginning to change – and there are lots of reasons why we should all get involved in the emerging debate.
Connecting the dots in the sharing community
Blog / 3rd December 2012The sharing economy is becoming more popular than ever before with its emphasis on accessing and sharing resources rather than owning them. And now there are signs that the concept is being gradually broadened to include more political, environmental and global justice issues, as highlighted by a number of articles and events in recent weeks.
The Gaza crisis, giving thanks, and more on austerity…
Blog / 24th November 2012As the Middle East dominated headlines and op-eds this week, nationwide protests against Wal-Mart in the US revealed a spirit of sharing and solidarity amid the shopping mayhem of Black Friday, while over in Europe the news was dominated by austerity, austerity and more austerity. A roundup of recent news highlights.