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A Targeted Approach to Worker Co-op Development: Lessons from Mondragon and Northern Italy

A report on targeted worker cooperative development strategies drawing lessons from Mondragon, Northern Italy, and U.S. examples.

Source: Democracy at Work InstituteAdded June 12, 2026Published 1989
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It helps readers think about scaling worker ownership through targeted sectors, clusters, and development strategy rather than isolated startups.

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Ecosystem builders and researchers studying historical cooperative development strategies.

This is an older resource, but it remains relevant for field-building questions. It should be reviewed for historical context and current applicability before being used as a contemporary implementation guide.

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