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International Year of Co-operatives
UN proclaims 2012 International Year of Co-operatives: The theme of the year is: "Co-operative enterprises build a better world"
The ICA has launch the official website for the International Year. The site’s address will be www.2012.coop. Please visit it regularly as we count down to 2012. Some Key Events The UK's launch of the International Year of Co-operatives will coincided with the reopening of the Rochdale Pioneers' Museum on Wednesday, 21 December 2011.It took place exactly 167 years after Toad Lane shop first opened its doors in 1844. Celebratory activities are being planned. Link about Toad Lane Southampton Launch Southampton Launch of The International Year of the Co-operative was held at 3:30 pm Thursday 12th January at October Books in Porstwood High St.
International Credit Union Day 18th October International Credit Union Day is held on the third Thursday of October.
Co-ops Fortnight Half way through the year will be the third annual Co-ops Fortnight. This will run from Sat June 23rd and finish on International Co-operator’s Day on Sat July 7th. There will be many events small and large throughout the UK. ICA Expo 2012 The ICA Expo will be held from 30 October to Friday 2 November 2012 in Manchester, UK Web Site Link There will be many events worldwide. In the UK the climax will be in a major festival of events and an “Expo” in Manchester. ICA Expo 2012 is a unique opportunity for co-operatives to position themselves among decision makers as we provide ample opportunity to network among attendees. Each Co-operative representative will be connected with co-operative leaders, international buyers and suppliers. It’s a cost-effective way for any Co-op organisation to get international attention as well as raise awareness of the strength of the co-operative movement within the global economy. The ICA Expo 2012 is a key activity during the official closing of the International Year of Co-operatives. The trade fair unites co-ops from across the world to do business. Our attendees hail from a diverse range of sectors and share a passion for the co-operative way of business. Join us now!
"Co-operative enterprises build a better world"
Raising Awareness
The IYC aims at raising awareness on the socio-economic impact of co-operatives, and for promoting the autonomous formation and growth of co-operatives. The IYC aims at raising awareness on the socio-economic impact of co-operatives, and for promoting the autonomous formation and growth of co-operatives. The United Nations system values the important role of cooperatives in social and economic development. The World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen in 1995, and the General Assembly recognized the importance of cooperatives in the people-centred approach to development. The Summit agreed to “utilize and develop fully the potential and contribution of cooperatives for the attainment of social development goals, in particular the eradication of poverty, the generation of full and productive employment, and the enhancement of social integration. ”(Commitment 9h)”
Cooperatives and poverty reduction. Cooperatives, as self-help organizations, contribute to the eradication of poverty through the economic and social progress of their members and employees and by stimulating the economies and enhancing the social fabric of the communities in which they operate.
Cooperatives and employment generation. Cooperatives help to create, improve and protect the income and employment opportunities of their members by pooling the limited individual resources of members to create business enterprises that enable them to participate in production, profit-sharing, cost-saving or risk-taking activities.
Cooperatives and social integration. Cooperatives promote social integration and cohesion in the face of inequalities in social capabilities by empowering and giving voice to the poor as well as marginalized groups and by promoting the organization of federations and alliances. In addition, cooperatives play an important role in an increasingly integrated global economy as well as in fostering peace building among peoples, communities and nations.
Cooperatives and globalization. Cooperatives work towards fair globalization - one that is fundamentally inclusive, sustainable and people-centred – by creating business entities that promote solidarity among peoples, greater accountability, deeper partnerships and fairer rules and standards that offers equitable opportunities for all.
Cooperatives and post crisis/conflict Cooperatives and post crisis/conflict, reconstruction and reintegration in disaster areas. Cooperatives through their economic model which stresses self-help and mutual aid, promote local economic and social development. Cooperatives also help facilitate social and political reconciliation, and provide access to financial services and spur employment, as exemplified in their valuable role in rehabilitating survivors of the East Asian Tsunami.
The ICA has been very active in Japan and is supporting registered co-operatives in the effected area in their recovery . On 16 March 2011, the ICA President launched a global appeal for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The ICA has established a fund in the name of “Japan Disaster Recovery Fund” to facilitate the collection of financial contributions to benefit the co-operative movement in Japan and to help them rebuild. All contributions received by the ICA will be forwarded to co-operative organisations in Japan, specifying the names of the donor organisations Towards this end, the United Nations Secretariat has designated the Division for Social Policy and Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs to monitor the promotion and development of cooperatives at the national and international levels. The Division acts as focal point on cooperatives and works collaboratively with the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC) in organizing expert group meetings (EGMs) and special events to mark the International Day of Cooperatives.
For more information use this link: www.ica.coop/activities/iyc/index.html
The ICA will launch the official website for the International Year in September 2011. The site’s address will be www.2012.coop. Please visit it regularly as we count down to 2012. Page updated 15th September 2011
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· What happened after the last years AGM
· International Credit Union Day is every October
· We Recently Merged with Eastleigh Credit Union
· Coalition Supports Credit Unions
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