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March 2026 Issue: Co-operator Newsletter Quarterly March 2026

SNCF’s inaugural Co-operative Leaders Programme heads to the birthplace of co-ops in Manchester, UK

SNCF’s inaugural Co-operative Leaders Programme heads to the birthplace of co-ops in Manchester, UK
Caption: SNCF’s inaugural Co-operative Leaders Programme heads to the birthplace of co-ops in Manchester, UK

From 9 to 13 February 2026, the pioneer cohort of the Co-operative Leaders Programme (CLP) travelled to Manchester and Rochdale, United Kingdom (UK), for the Global Co-operative Executive Masterclass. 14 participants took part in the five-day immersive overseas masterclass, jointly carried out by the UK Co-operative College and UK industry experts. 

Developed by the Singapore National Co-operative Federation under the Singapore Co-operative Movement 10-Year Transformation Roadmap, CLP aims to equip senior co-operative (co-op) leaders in shaping the future direction of their co-ops, contribute ideas at Movement-level discussions, and raise awareness of the co-op model locally and internationally. These are leaders who have been nominated and has had at least three to 10 years of leadership experience within the Singapore Co-operative Movement. 

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