WOCCU reached unprecedented heights in 2007, boosting new development funding to a level of more than US$50 million and expanding the organization's reach to more countries, more credit unions and more members than ever before. The year's achievements also included the attraction of new WOCCU members from Cameroon and India and the start of new programs for members.

Provides statistics of credit unions and financial cooperatives in 96 countries around the world.

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Learn in-depth about WOCCU's approach to credit union strengthening and the impact credit unions make in providing financial services.

Research monographs present the findings of credit union research and studies carried out through World Council's credit union development activities.

Get a snapshot of the difference WOCCU programs are making in various countries throughout the world.

Model Law for Credit Unions provides a sample legislative framework to aid in preparing and seeking approval of laws.

Guide to International Credit Union Legislation contains credit union legislative and regulatory summaries for over 100 countries and political provinces.

Model Regulations for Credit Unions provides a starting point for implementing quality regulatory standards for credit unions. It is based on WOCCU's extensive international development experience and documented best practices. The regulation matrix contains real world examples of regulations from 18 developing and developed credit union sectors.

The International Credit Union Principles are the foundation for how credit unions differ from other financial institutions. The principles provide frameworks for credit union operations, governance and safety and soundness.