International Year of Cooperatives explained

2012 was designated as the International Year of Cooperatives by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 December 2009.[1]

The designation has honored the use of cooperative organizations to contribute to socio-economic development across the world.[2] It officially launched on 31 October 2011 with the theme "Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World".[3] United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was invited to speak at the November 2011 summit of the International Co-operative Alliance to celebrate the designation.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 18 December 2009 . United Nations General Assembly Resolution 64/136: Cooperatives in social development . . 1 January 2017.
  2. Web site: 2012 – International Year of Cooperatives . . January 1, 2017.
  3. 31 October 2011 . United Nations Launches Year-Long Celebration of Vital Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development . . 1 January 2017.
  4. 16 November 2011 . International Co-operative Alliance launches 2012 International Year of Co-operatives . . 1 January 2017.

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