Approches Coopératives is a non-profit association producing publications dedicated to cooperative practices, education, shared governance, and human and social progress. It produces analyses, tools, and field‑based insights for educational, associative, professional, and institutional actors.
2. Who produces the Approches Coopératives publications ?
The journal is edited by the Approches Coopératives Production Circle,, composed of professionals and volunteer Contributors from the fields of education, prevention, training, and the associative sector. Partners are also invited to contribute their recognised expertise in relevant areas.
3. How often are the publication published ?
Approches Coopératives publishes quarterly issues — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter — as well as thematic special editions, ensuring consistent editorial quality.
4. In which languages is the website available?
All content is published in French.
A selection of articles and publications is available in English, and the website has been bilingual since April 2026.
A Spanish/Castilian version has been progressively introduced since July 2026.
The language selector is located on the right side of the top banner.
5. How can I access the publications?
Free registration as a supporting member is required to access the publications, while the main pages remain open.
The issues can be viewed online through a FlipBook that allows readers to browse the magazine digitally, and they can be downloaded as PDF files.
Some editions are available in print via Lulu.com.
6. How can I submit an article or contribution?
Readers may submit articles through the contact form or respond to calls for papers published on the website. The Production Circle supports authors with formatting and editorial consistency.
7. How can I give feedback on the publications?
A dedicated space, located on the bottom on each publication page, allows readers to rate content and share feedback, contributing to the journal’s continuous improvement.
8. May I use the publication’s content?
Publications made available under a Creative Commons Attribution licence may be reused for educational, associative, or professional purposes, provided that the source is cited.
9. How should I cite Approches Coopératives?
Each article should include the reference to Approches Coopératives and the official logo must be used.
Approches Coopératives may be cited as follows: “Approches Coopératives, independent journal dedicated to cooperative practices and human and social progress.”, with a link to the main page: approchescooperatives.org/en/.
10. How can I follow the news?
Readers can follow new publications through the newsletter, the homepage, or the journal’s social media channels. The newsletter provides an overview of new content and calls for contribution.
The page dedicated to external references also provides context for the journal’s news and activities.
11. What is Approches Coopératives intended for?
Approches Coopératives is intended for education professionals, trainers, researchers, associative leaders, students, and anyone engaged in cooperation or in promoting human and social progress.
12. How can I find what I am looking for on the website?
A site map provides a structured overview of all pages and publications. It facilitates navigation and contributes to better editorial visibility and consistent indexing.
A guide page offers a thematic index and a search engine.
Approches Coopératives
Publications and training on cooperative methods