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- [{:en}Our Members{:}{:es}Nuestros Miembros{:}{:fr}Nos Membres{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/our-members/) - {:en}CICOPA gathers 53 members from 37 countries including organisations promoting cooperatives and national representative organisations affiliating around 53,000 industrial and service cooperatives providing an estimated 2.1 million jobs across the world.{:}{:es}CICOPA integra 52 miembros en 36 países, afiliando 53,000 empresas que emplean a 2.1 millones de personas.{:}{:fr}CICOPA rassemble 52 membres issus de 36 pays, affiliant 53,000 coopératives qui emploient plus de 2.1 millions de personnes.{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA is the International Organisation of Industrial and Service Cooperatives{:}{:es}CICOPA es la organización internacional de las cooperativas en la industria y los servicios{:}{:fr}CICOPA est l'organisation internationale des coopératives industrielles et de services{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/about-cicopa/) - {:en}CICOPA gathers 53 members from 37 countries, who affiliate 53,000 enterprises employing 2.1 million persons across the world. CICOPA is a sector organisation of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) since 1947 and has three regional organisations: CECOP (CICOPA Europe), CICOPA Américas, and CICOPA Asia-Pacific. Read more{:}{:es}CICOPA integra 53 miembros en 37 países, afiliando 53,000 empresas que emplean a 2.1 millones de personas. CICOPA es una organización sectorial de la Alianza Cooperativa Internacional (ACI) desde 1947 y tiene tres organizaciones regionales: CECOP (CICOPA Europe), CICOPA-Américas, y CICOPA Asia-Pacific. Leer más{:}{:fr}CICOPA rassemble 53 membres issus de 37 pays, affiliant 53,000 coopératives qui emploient plus de 2.1 millions de personnes. CICOPA est une organisation sectorielle de l'Alliance Coopérative internationale (ACI) depuis 1947 et possède trois organisations régionales: CECOP (CICOPA Europe), CICOPA Américas, et CICOPA Asia-Pacific. En savoir plus{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA welcomes three new members{:}{:es}CICOPA da la bienvenida a tres nuevos miembros{:}{:fr}CICOPA accueille trois nouveaux membres{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-welcomes-three-new-members-2/) - {:en}7 July 2026 During its Annual General Assembly, CICOPA was pleased to welcome three new organisations into its membership, further strengthening the global network of worker and social cooperatives. Genç İşi Kooperatif (Youth Deal Cooperative), Türkiye Founded in 2015 in İzmir, Genç İşi Kooperatif is a worker-owned cooperative promoting decent work and social inclusion for
- [{:en}CICOPA General Assembly 2026{:}{:es}Asamblea General de CICOPA 2026{:}{:fr}Assemblée générale de la CICOPA 2026{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-general-assembly-2026/) - {:en}07 July 2026 Read the highlights from our Annual General Assembly, which took place on 30 June 2026. CICOPA held its Annual General Assembly online on 30 June 2026, bringing together members from across the world to discuss the direction of the organisation and its priorities for the coming year. The Assembly provided an opportunity
- [{:en}CoopsDay 2025: A Call from CICOPA President Iñigo Albizuri to Embrace Cooperation for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future{:}{:es}CoopsDay 2025 Un llamamiento del Presidente de CICOPA, Iñigo Albizuri, a abrazar la cooperación para un futuro sostenible e inclusivo{:}{:fr}Journée des coopératives 2025 Un appel du Président de CICOPA, Iñigo Albizuri, à embrasser la coopération pour un avenir durable et inclusif{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/coopsday-2025-a-call-from-cicopa-president-inigo-albizuri-to-embrace-cooperation-for-a-sustainable-and-inclusive-future/) - {:en}4 July 2025 As we mark the International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) tomorrow, 5 July 2025, Iñigo Albizuri, President of CICOPA – the international organization representing cooperatives in industry and services – calls on the world to recognize and reinforce the cooperative model as a vital engine of inclusion, sustainability, and shared prosperity. This year’s
- [{:en}Highlights from the ICA Global Cooperative Conference: Focus on Care Economy and Digital Innovation{:}{:es}Conferencia Mundial de Cooperativas de la ACI: La economía de los cuidados y la innovación digital en el punto de mira{:}{:fr}Conférence mondiale des coopératives de l'ACI : Focus sur l'économie des soins et l'innovation numérique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/highlights-from-the-ica-global-cooperative-conference-focus-on-care-economy-and-digital-innovation/) - {:en}6 December 2024 The ICA Global Cooperative Conference featured dynamic participation from CICOPA members, who engaged in sessions on favorable policies, leadership, and the cooperative identity. Among these contributions, two successful panels, moderated by CICOPA, stood out for their focus on critical and emerging areas: the care economy and digital transformation. 1st Panel : Cooperatives
- [{:en}COODING New Delhi: A Resounding Success{:}{:es}COODING Nueva Delhi: un éxito rotundo{:}{:fr}COODING New Delhi : un succès retentissant{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooding-new-delhi-a-resounding-success/) - {:en}5 December 2024 On November 28, CICOPA hosted the second edition of COODING as an official side event of the ICA Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi, India. The event, held from 13:30 to 15:30 IST, brought together 51 participants from all cooperative sectors worldwide to explore the intersection of digitalization and cooperative values. This
- [{:en}Cooperatives call on the ILO to build a fair and equitable future for platform work and gender equality{:}{:es}Las cooperativas instan a la OIT a construir un futuro justo y equitativo para el trabajo en plataformas y la igualdad de género{:}{:fr}Les coopératives appellent l’OIT à bâtir un avenir juste et équitable pour le travail sur les plateformes et l’égalité entre les sexes{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-call-on-the-ilo-to-build-a-fair-and-equitable-future-for-platform-work-and-gender-equality/) - {:en}Joint CICOPA & ICA communication for the ILO’s 114th International Labour Conference - June 2026 As the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) begins in Geneva, the cooperative movement demands urgent action on two defining challenges of our time: the exploitation of workers in the platform economy and the persistent gender inequality in the world of work. Together, these
- [{:en}Is This a Giant Leap in the Making? A Small Step Has Just Been Taken in Geneva{:}{:es}¿Se trata de un gran paso adelante? Se acaba de dar un pequeño paso en Ginebra  {:}{:fr}S'agit-il d'un grand pas en avant ? Un petit pas vient d'être franchi à Genève {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/is-this-a-giant-leap-in-the-making-a-small-step-has-just-been-taken-in-geneva/) - {:en}13 June 2025, Palais Des Nations The 113th ILC Agrees on a Binding Convention Supplemented by Recommendations on Decent Work in the Platform Economy “When we fail to recognize the rights of workers, we fail to recognize people, their hopes and aspirations for a better world.” Exploitation, extractivism, and employment were some of the key
- [{:en}From crisis to community: How Contex turned adversity into opportunity{:}{:es}De la crisis a la comunidad: Cómo Contex transformó la adversidad en oportunidad{:}{:fr}De la crise à la communauté: comment Contex a transformé l'adversité en opportunité{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/from-crisis-to-community-how-contex-turned-adversity-into-opportunity/) - {:en}April 2026 The story of the Argentinian cooperative Contex is a testament to the power of collective action. In the 1990s, the idea of workers forming cooperatives to run factories was not as widespread as it is today. However, the closure of CATTORINI SAIC, a key company in a town in the province of Buenos
- [{:en}CICOPA Statement in support of the mandate of the International Labour Organization{:}{:es}Declaración de CICOPA en apoyo del mandato de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo{:}{:fr}Déclaration de CICOPA en faveur du mandat de l’Organisation Internationale du Travail{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-statement-in-support-of-the-mandate-of-the-international-labour-organization/) - {:en}March 2026 CICOPA – International Organisation of Industrial and Service Cooperatives In a global context marked by significant economic, social, and budgetary challenges, CICOPA wishes to reaffirm its strong support for the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its constitutional mandate as a key institution of the multilateral system. Since its establishment in 1919, the ILO
- [{:en}World Cooperative Monitor 2025: 7 worker cooperatives  among the Top 300 largest cooperative enterprises{:}{:es}Monitor Cooperativo Mundial 2025: 7 cooperativas de trabajadores  entre las 300 empresas cooperativas más grandes{:}{:fr}World Cooperative Monitor 2025 : 7 coopératives de travailleurs  parmi les 300 plus grandes entreprises coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/world-cooperative-monitor-2025-7-worker-cooperatives-among-the-top-300-largest-cooperative-enterprises/) - {:en}March 2026 The latest issue of the World Cooperative Monitor demonstrates the role of large cooperatives and mutuals as well as their contribution to social and environmental development. On 3 November 2025, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) published the 13th edition of the World Cooperative Monitor (WCM), in the context of the United Nations International Year
- [{:en}CICOPA attending the closing cerimony of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives in Morocco{:}{:es}CICOPA asiste a la ceremonia de clausura del Año Internacional de las Cooperativas de las Naciones Unidas en Marruecos{:}{:fr}CICOPA participe à la cérémonie de clôture de l'Année internationale des coopératives des Nations Unies au Maroc{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ica-africa-highlights-moroccos-leadership-at-the-national-closing-ceremony-of-iyc-2025/) - {:en}9 February 2026 The national closing ceremony of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2025), held on 28 January 2026 in Rabat, brought together policymakers, cooperative leaders, development partners, and social economy actors to celebrate a year that positioned cooperatives at the heart of inclusive and sustainable development. Under the theme “And now,
- [{:en}A portrait of the CICOPA network: a data-driven overview of industrial and service cooperatives (2022–2023){:}{:es}Retrato de la red CICOPA: panorama general basado en datos de las cooperativas industriales y de servicios (2022-2023){:}{:fr}Portrait du réseau CICOPA : aperçu des coopératives industrielles et de services basé sur des données (2022-2023){:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/a-portrait-of-the-cicopa-network-a-data-driven-overview-of-industrial-and-service-cooperatives-2022-2023/) - {:en}3 February 2026 CICOPA launches its first comprehensive analysis on industrial and service cooperatives since 2017. Based on data from members worldwide, the report highlights the scale, typology, employment, and inclusion characteristics of cooperatives in industry and services. The report marks CICOPA’s return to a comprehensive analysis of its network, following the last data collection published in 2017. Based
- [{:en}Report on Cooperatives in Industrial and Service Sectors in the Asia-Pacific region{:}{:es}Reporte sobre las Cooperativas en los Sectores de la Industria y los Servicios en la región de Asia y el Pacífico{:}{:fr}Rapport sur les coopératives dans les secteurs industriels et de services dans la région Asie Pacifique.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/report-on-cooperatives-in-industrial-and-service-sectors-in-the-asia-pacific-region/) - {:en} International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) and CICOPA, sector organisation of the ICA representing cooperatives in industry and services at the global level, are pleased to release the Report on Cooperatives in Industrial and Service Sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. The Report is the result of a one-year research project conducted by ICA-AP & CICOPA in close collaboration with ICA member organisations, research institutes, individual cooperatives and
- [{:en}Cooperatives Highlight Their Cultural Power at UNESCO MONDIACULT Side Event in Barcelona{:}{:es}Las cooperativas destacan su poder cultural en el evento paralelo MONDIACULT de la UNESCO en Barcelona{:}{:fr}Les coopératives mettent en avant leur pouvoir culturel lors d'un événement parallèle à MONDIACULT de l'UNESCO à Barcelone{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-highlight-their-cultural-power-at-unesco-mondiacult-side-event-in-barcelona/) - {:en}December 2025 On 26 September 2025, CICOPA participated in the UNESCO MONDIACULT side event "Cooperatives in Culture for Diversity, Cultural Rights and Decent Work”, co-organised by ICA and ASETT and hosted by Abacus Cooperative in Barcelona. The gathering brought together cooperative leaders, cultural practitioners, policymakers, and international organisations to explore how cooperatives are shaping the
- [{:en}CICOPA President Iñigo Albizuri joins discussions at the Second World Summit for Social Development{:}{:es}El presidente de CICOPA, Iñigo Albizuri, participa en los debates de la Segunda Cumbre Mundial para el Desarrollo Social {:}{:fr}Le président de CICOPA, Iñigo Albizuri, participe aux discussions du deuxième Sommet mondial pour le développement social {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-president-inigo-albizuri-joins-discussions-at-the-second-world-summit-for-social-development/) - {:en}December 2025 From 4 to 6 November 2025, the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) took place in Doha, Qatar, organised by UNDESA and the Government of Qatar. The event served as an opportunity to renew global commitments to social progress, strengthen international cooperation on social inclusion, and highlight the central role of local
- [{:en}Monica Fantini (IT) elected President of CECOP{:}{:es}Monica Fantini (IT) elegida Presidenta de CECOP{:}{:fr}Monica Fantini (IT) élue Présidente de la CECOP{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/monica-fantini-it-elected-president-of-cecop/) - {:en}16 October 2025 On 16 October 2025, the General Assembly of CECOP (CICOPA's European organisation) gathered in Brussels, Belgium, and elected Monica Fantini as its new President. Monica Fantini is President of Conscoop, an Italian consortium of cooperatives operating in the construction and infrastructure sector, Vice-President of Legacoop Produzione e Servizi, and a long-time leader
- [{:en}CICOPA President Iñigo Albizuri visit to UNISOL Brasil{:}{:es}Visita del Presidente de CICOPA, Iñigo Albizuri, a UNISOL Brasil{:}{:fr}Visite du Président de CICOPA, Iñigo Albizuri, à UNISOL Brasil{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-president-inigo-albizuri-visit-to-unisol-brasil/) - {:en}27 November 2025 On 7 November 2025, CICOPA President, Iñigo Albizuri, had the opportunity to visit UNISOL Brasil, a Center for Cooperatives and Solidarity Enterprises in Brazil. The CICOPA President was in Brazil to take part in the International Cooperative Alliance’s Board, and took the chance to visit UNISOL’s headquarters. UNISOL has a crucial role
- [{:en}Cooperatives in industry and services featured in the first World Map of Cooperative Cultural Heritage sites{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de la industria y los servicios aparecen en el primer Mapa Mundial del Patrimonio Cultural Cooperativo{:}{:fr}Les coopératives dans l'industrie et les services figurent sur la première Carte Mondiale des sites du Patrimoine Culturel Coopératif{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-in-industry-and-services-featured-in-the-first-world-map-of-cooperative-cultural-heritage-sites/) - {:en}13 November 2025 On 12 November 2025, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) launched the first World Map of Cooperative Cultural Heritage sites at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília, headquarters of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Map is part of a broader ICA initiative to document and safeguard both tangible and intangible expressions of cooperation.
- [{:en}ICA & CICOPA joint statement on decent work in the platform economy for the 113th ILO’s international labour conference{:}{:es}DECLARACIÓN CONJUNTA DE LA ACI Y CICOPA SOBRE EL TRABAJO DECENTE EN LA ECONOMÍA DE PLATAFORMA PARA LA 113.ª CONFERENCIA INTERNACIONAL DEL TRABAJO DE LA OIT{:}{:fr}Déclaration conjointe de l'ICA et de la CICOPA sur le travail décent dans l'économie de plateforme pour la 113e conférence internationale du travail de l'ONU{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ica-cicopa-joint-statement-on-decent-work-in-the-platform-economy-for-the-113th-ilos-international-labour-conference/) - {:en}2 June 2025 The platform economy has changed how people work, offering new ways to earn income through digital apps and websites. But many workers in this economy face unfair conditions, such as low pay, lack of rights, and no social protection. As the 113th International Labour Conference focuses on decent work, it is important
- [{:en}ICA & CICOPA joint statement on innovative approaches to addressing informality and promoting the transition to formality for decent work{:}{:es}Declaración conjunta de la ACI y CICOPA sobre enfoques innovadores para abordar la informalidad y promover la transición hacia la formalidad para el trabajo decente{:}{:fr}Déclaration conjointe de l'ICA et de la CICOPA sur les approches innovantes pour lutter contre l'informalité et promouvoir la transition vers la formalité pour un travail décent{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ica-cicopa-joint-statement-on-innovative-approaches-to-addressing-informality-and-promoting-the-transition-to-formality-for-decent-work/) - {:en}2 June 2025 Many people work in informal, unstable jobs or without proper rights and protections. As the International Labour Organization (ILO) holds its 113th International Labour Conference, there is a strong call to find new and practical ways to help these workers move into safe, secure, and fair jobs. This joint statement from the
- [{:en}New book on worker and social cooperatives: “Cooperativism at Work“{:}{:es}Nuevo libro sobre cooperativas de trabajadores y sociales: «Cooperativism at Work» (El cooperativismo en acción).{:}{:fr}Nouveau livre sur les coopératives de travailleurs et les coopératives sociales : « Cooperativism at Work » (Le coopérativisme au travail){:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/new-book-on-worker-and-social-cooperatives-cooperativism-at-work/) - {:en}30 october 2025 We are happy to announce the publication of the book “Cooperativism at Work: Worker-owned Cooperatives Across the World”. "Cooperativism at Work: Worker-Owned Cooperatives Across the World" highlights how worker and social cooperatives drive sustainable, democratic, and community focused development worldwide. Through global case studies, it shows their role in promoting equality, innovation,
- [{:en}The 2025 UN Secretary-General’s report recognises the role of worker and social cooperatives in advancing social development{:}{:es}El informe del Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas de 2025 reconoce el papel de las cooperativas de trabajadores y sociales en el avance del desarrollo social{:}{:fr}Le rapport du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies pour 2025 reconnaît le rôle des coopératives de travailleurs et des coopératives sociales dans la promotion du développement social.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-2025-un-secretary-generals-report-recognises-the-role-of-worker-and-social-cooperatives-in-advancing-social-development/) - {:en}28 October 2025 The 2025 UN Secretary-General’s report highlights the vital role of cooperatives in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction, and decent work. It warns that only 20% of SDG targets are on track, stressing the need for community-driven solutions like cooperatives. Examples such as India’s SEWA, Argentina’s
- [{:en}Upcoming event: Cooperatives in Culture for Diversity, Cultural Rights and  Decent Work{:}{:es}Próximo evento: Cooperativas en la Cultura por la Diversidad, los Derechos Culturales y el Trabajo Decente{:}{:fr}Événement à venir : Les coopératives dans la culture pour la diversité, les droits culturels et le travail décent{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/upcoming-event-cooperatives-in-culture-for-diversity-cultural-rights-and-decent-work/) - {:en} Information Note ICA - UNESCO MONDIACULT 2025 – Side Event UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development Cooperatives in Culture for Diversity, Cultural Rights and Decent Work 26 September 2025 | 15h00 – 18h00 CEST Hybrid event organized in cooperation with CICOPA and ASETT and hosted from Abacus Cooperative at Casa Abacus
- [Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum told cooperatives promote a human rights economy](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/global-coalition-for-social-justice-forum-told-cooperatives-promote-a-human-rights-economy/) - 11 July 2025 The role of cooperatives in the human rights economy was highlighted at the global coalition for social justice’s annual forum in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussions focused on the implementation of the Human Rights economy, an initiative led by the UN Commissioner for Human Rights and co-convened with the ILO, the International Trade
- [{:en}International Year of Cooperatives 2025{:}{:es}Año Internacional de las Cooperativas 2025{:}{:fr}Année internationale des coopératives 2025{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-year-of-cooperatives-2025/) - {:en}Happy International Year of Cooperatives to everyone! The UN has appointed 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025). Therefore, 2025 will be a year full of events and initiatives dedicated to cooperatives, underlining how the cooperative model is an essential solution to overcome many global challenges and how it plays an important role in
- [{:en}Join us at the second edition of COODING!{:}{:es}¡Únase a nosotros en la segunda edición de COODING!{:}{:fr}Rejoignez-nous pour la deuxième édition de COODING! {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/join-us-at-the-second-edition-of-cooding/) - {:en}28 November 2024 | Baharat Mandapam (New Delhi) Open air amphitheatre - Second floor On 28 November from 13h30 to 15h30 (IST) CICOPA will organize the second COODING, as an official side event of the ICA Global Conference. CICOPA, in partnership with CICOPA Asia-Pacific and the cooperative Patio, is glad to invite you to join the second edition of COODING,
- [{:en}Worker Co-ops Have the Potential to Advance Gender Equality{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo asociado tienen potencial para promover la igualdad de género {:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail ont le potentiel de faire progresser l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/8560/) - {:en}15 October 2024 By Kenzie Love (Canadian Worker Co-op Federation - CWCF) Advancing gender equality is a critical requirement for a more just and sustainable world, and the road towards this often begins in the workplace. Research shows that women who are empowered in their careers can also be more empowered in their homes and communities as
- [{:en}From simple employee to worker member: a tailor-made approach to support workers buyouts around the world{:}{:es}De simple empleado a socio trabajador: un enfoque a medida para apoyar las compras de trabajadores en todo el mundo{:}{:fr}Du simple employé au travailleur associé : une approche sur mesure pour soutenir les rachats d'entreprises par les travailleurs dans le monde entier{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/from-employee-to-worker-member-the-rise-of-workers-buyouts-around-the-world/) - {:en}7 october 2024 On 18 September 2024, CICOPA organised a Mutual Learning Session (MLS) on the topic of business transfers to employees under the cooperative form, that is, workers buyouts (WBOs). As business transfers are increasing in number and are gaining more attention worldwide, the session provided an opportunity for CICOPA’s members to discuss their
- [{:en}Global organizations recognize the importance of social and solidarity economics{:}{:es}Las organizaciones mundiales reconocen la importancia de la economía social y solidaria {:}{:fr}Les organisations mondiales reconnaissent l'importance de l'économie sociale et solidaire {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/global-organizations-recognize-the-importance-of-social-and-solidarity-economics/) - {:en}25 september 2024 CICOPA welcomes the declaration of the Ministers of employment and labor of the G20 members about the importance of social and solidarity economics. Within the framework of the G20 summit in Brazil, the Ministers of employment and labor of the G20 countries issued a declaration. The declaration highlights the conclusions made during
- [{:en}CECOP new report on Industry and Service cooperatives in Europe {:}{:es}El nuevo reporte de CECOP en las cooperativas en industria y servicio en Europa {:}{:fr}Nouveau rapport de CECOP sur les coopératives d'industrie et de services en Europe  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cecop-new-report-on-industry-and-service-cooperatives-in-europe/) - {:en}5 September 2024 In 2022-2023 CECOP, the European Confederation of Cooperatives in the industry and Services sector carried out a quantitative data collection among its members to gain better insight into the network. CECOP represents approximately 43,000 cooperatives contributing to the European economy with an average annual turnover of 60 billion euro. They primarily operate
- [{:en}ILO report - Strengthening women’s cooperatives: The experience of SEWA Cooperative Federation{:}{:es}Informe de la OIT - Fortalecimiento de las cooperativas de mujeres: La experiencia de la Federación de Cooperativas SEWA{:}{:fr}Rapport de l'OIT - Renforcer les coopératives de femmes : L'expérience de la Fédération coopérative SEWA{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ilo-report-strengthening-womens-cooperatives-the-experience-of-sewa-cooperative-federation/) - {:en}20 August 2024 The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has just published a report on the challenges and opportunities faced by cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy entities in empowering women workers in the informal sector. The report focuses on SEWA Cooperative Federation’s, member of CICOPA, experience in using the cooperative model to support women’s
- [{:en}Become a Member{:}{:es}Hacerse Miembro{:}{:fr}Devenir Membre{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/become-a-member/) - {:en}Why and how to become a member of our network.{:}{:es}Por qué y cómo ser miembro de nuestra red.{:}{:fr}Pourquoi et comment devenir membre de notre réseau.{:}
- [{:en}Worker and Social Cooperatives for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games{:}{:es}Cooperativas sociales y de trabajo asociado para los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024{:}{:fr}Coopératives de travail associé et coopératives sociales pour les Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/worker-and-social-cooperatives-for-the-2024-paris-olympic-games/) - {:en}26 July 2024 The 2024 edition marks a breakthrough in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with emphasis on climate and environmental issues. Worker and social cooperatives are bringing their expertise to bear on these issues. The Olympique Delivery Authority (Solideo) and the parties involved in the construction of these infrastructures have committed
- [{:en}International Day of Cooperative: How cooperatives contribute to implement SDGs{:}{:es}Día Internacional de las Cooperativas: Cómo contribuyen las cooperativas a la consecución de los ODS{:}{:fr}Journée internationale des coopératives : comment les coopératives contribuent à la mise en œuvre des ODD{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-day-of-cooperative-how-cooperatives-contribute-to-implement-sdgs/) - {:en}5 July 2024 On 6 July, cooperatives from all around the world celebrate the 102nd International Day of Cooperatives. With the theme "Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All," this celebration allows industrial and service cooperatives to highlight their contributions to creating a sustainable future without leaving no one behind. It also emphasizes their role
- [{:en}ILO Conference Conclusions Recognise Role of Cooperatives in Advancing Decent Work in the Care Economy{:}{:es}Las conclusiones de la Conferencia de la OIT reconocen el papel de las cooperativas en la promoción del trabajo decente en la economía de los cuidados {:}{:fr}Les conclusions de la Conférence de l'OIT reconnaissent le rôle des coopératives dans la promotion du travail décent dans l'économie du soin {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ilo-conference-conclusions-recognise-role-of-cooperatives-in-advancing-decent-work-in-the-care-economy/) - {:en}18 June 2024 The 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) was held between 3-14 June 2024. One of the key topics discussed at the Conference was decent work and the care economy. CICOPA, on behalf of the International Cooperative Alliance, took part in the Conference to raise awareness about the
- [{:en}CICOPA General Assembly 2024{:}{:es}Asamblea General de CICOPA 2024{:}{:fr}Assemblée générale de CICOPA 2024{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-general-assembly-2024/) - {:en}17 June 2024 Read the highlights of our Annual GA that took place in June. CICOPA held its annual General Assembly on the 17 June 2024 online. The GA was an opportunity to get together with members and discuss the direction of the organisation, present the work plan, and have enriching exchanges on the most
- [{:en}CICOPA welcomes one new member{:}{:es}CICOPA da la bienvenida a un nuevo miembro{:}{:fr}CICOPA accueille un nouveau membre{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-welcomes-one-new-member/) - {:en}17 June 2024 During their annual General Assembly, CICOPA welcomed one new member, ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative. CICOPA has welcomed one new organisation into its membership: ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative, Philippines ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative is a credit cooperative providing services to retired personnel of the armed forces and other financial services for the personnel of the Coast
- [{:en}Regulating digital labour platforms - the cooperative perspective: Results from CICOPA’s members survey{:}{:es}Regular las plataformas digitales de trabajo - la perspectiva cooperativa: Resultados de la encuesta a los miembros de CICOPA {:}{:fr}Réglementer les plateformes numériques de travail - le point de vue des coopératives: Résultats de l'enquête auprès des membres de CICOPA {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/regulating-digital-labour-platforms-the-cooperative-perspective-results-from-cicopas-members-survey/) - {:en}30 April 2024 On 1 May 2024, CICOPA is celebrating International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day. On this Labour Day, we are focusing on platform work. As the platform economy continues to grow, while it offers many opportunities, more and more challenges can be seen as well. Many platforms are characterised by
- [{:en}Cooperatives as key partners for the provision of care services{:}{:es}Las cooperativas como socios clave para la prestación de servicios asistenciales{:}{:fr}Les coopératives, partenaires clés pour la prestation de services de soins{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-as-key-partners-for-the-provision-of-care-services/) - {:en}04 June 2024 Care is a universal need, while care provision is a fast-growing sector of the economy. Care workers are fundamental to our society, but they also face some of the most difficult working conditions and a lack of standard job expectations. The high prevalence of undeclared and informal care deprives a significant number
- [{:en}A new OECD and EU guide on Social Impact measurement specifically addressed to Social Economy entities{:}{:es}Una nueva guía de la OCDE y de la UE sobre la medición del Impacto Social dirigida específicamente a las entidades de la Economía Social{:}{:fr}Un nouveau guide de l'OCDE et l'UE sur la mesure de l'impact social s'adresse spécifiquement aux entités de l'économie sociale{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/a-new-oecd-and-eu-guide-on-social-impact-measurement-specifically-addressed-to-social-economy-entities/) - {:en}26 April 2024 On Monday 15 April, the OECD and the European Union presented the new guide titled "Measure, Manage, and Maximise Your Impact: a gude for social economy". The OECD and the European Union recently launched a guide titled "Measure, Manage, and Maximise Your Impact" tailored specifically for Social Economy entities. Developed in collaboration
- [{:en}Centenary of the Uralungal Labour Contract Co-Operative Society (ULCCS){:}{:es}Centenario de la Sociedad Cooperativa de Contratos Laborales de Uralungal (ULCCS){:}{:fr}Centenaire de l'Uralungal Labour Contract Co-Operative Society (ULCCS) {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/centenary-of-the-uralungal-labour-contract-co-operative-society-ulccs/) - {:en} 18 April 2024 On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of CICOPA Indian member the Uralungal Labour Contract Co-Operative Society (ULCCS), we sat with Kishor Kumar T K, Chief Project Coordinator at ULCCS. CICOPA (C): Congratulation for this historic achievement! Can you tell us how everything started, and which needs prompted the creation of
- [{:en}International Women’s Day: Interview to SEWA{:}{:es}Día Internacional de la Mujer: Entrevista a SEWA{:}{:fr}Journée internationale de la femme : Interview à SEWA{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-womens-day-interview-to-sewa/) - {:en}08 March 2024 In 2024 we are still struggling to close the gender gap, reduce inequalities and guarantee access to basic social protection schemes for women (pension, insurance, fair income). The 8th of March serves as a powerful reminder of women's extraordinary resilience and power, particularly when they come together as collectives like cooperatives. As
- [{:en}CICOPA at the OECD’s conference on 'Worker co-operatives across continents: Policy and practical experiences from Japan'{:}{:es}CICOPA en la conferencia de la OCDE sobre "Cooperativas de trabajo asociado entre continentes: Política y experiencias prácticas de Japón{:}{:fr}CICOPA à la conférence de l'OCDE sur "Les coopératives de travail à travers les continents : Politique et expériences pratiques du Japon{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-at-the-oecds-conference-on-worker-co-operatives-across-continents-policy-and-practical-experiences-from-japan/) - {:en}2 April 2024 On 12 March, CICOPA participated in a conference on 'Worker co-operatives across continents: Policy and practical experiences from Japan'. The webinar was organized by the OECD’s Local Employment and Economic Development (LEED) Programme and the Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training. It is the first event the OECD is dedicating entirely
- [{:en}Education is power! - Iran{:}{:es}¡La educación es poder! - Irán{:}{:fr}L'éducation, c'est le pouvoir ! - Iran{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/education-is-power-iran/) - {:en}14 February 2024 Meet Rah-e-Roshd, the cooperative contributing to the education of Iran's new generation. Rah-e-Roshd is a cooperative based in Tehran, Iran that provides from pre-school to high school education services. We sat down with Ms Anahita Eslahpazir, CEO, and got to know the cooperative better. The Rah-e-Roshd project was born in 1986 from
- [{:en}#COOPTALES{:}{:es}#COOPTALES{:}{:fr}#COOPTALES{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/cooptales/) - {:en}CICOPA #COOPTALES is a collection of stories of cooperatives in the industry and services sector from around the world. You will find out how worker, social, and other type of cooperatives function on a day-to-day basis, their governance, their story, and most importantly, how they put into practice their cooperative values. These are the stories
- [{:en}Cooperatives and Tech: How can federations support the digital transition of worker and social cooperatives?{:}{:es}Cooperativas y tecnología: ¿Cómo pueden las federaciones apoyar la transición digital de las cooperativas sociales y de trabajo asociado?{:}{:fr}Les coopératives et la technologie : Comment les fédérations peuvent-elles soutenir la transition numérique des coopératives de travail associé et des coopératives sociales ?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-and-tech-how-can-federations-support-the-digital-transition-of-worker-and-social-cooperatives/) - {:en}13 October 2023 On 19 September 2023, CICOPA organised a Mutual Learning Session (MLS) on the topic of Cooperatives and Tech: How can federations support the digital transition of worker and social cooperatives. With the participation of around 49 members from 18 countries around the globe, CICOPA tackled the issue of digital transformation and the
- [{:en}CICOPA presented the platform cooperatives’ perspective at the European Social Economy Conference in San Sebastian{:}{:es}CICOPA a presentado la perspectiva de las cooperativas de plataforma en la Conferencia Europea de Economía Social en San Sebastián{:}{:fr}CICOPA a présenté la perspective des coopératives de plateforme à la Conférence européenne de l’économie sociale à San Sebastian{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-presented-the-worker-cooperatives-perspective-at-the-european-social-economy-conference-in-san-sebastian/) - {:en}21 November 2023 Last 13 and 14 November CICOPA attended the European Social Economy Conference “Social Economy: People, Planet, Action” which highlighted the need for models of economic and social management that include economy, welfare and the environment. On the second day of the Conference CICOPA organised a parallel event on “Platform cooperatives and Labour
- [{:en}World Cooperative Monitor 2023: Eight worker cooperatives in the top 300 of cooperatives{:}{:es}World Cooperative Monitor 2023: Ocho cooperativas de trabajo asociado entre las 300 primeras cooperativas{:}{:fr}Moniteur mondial des coopératives 2023 : Huit coopératives de travail associé dans le top 300 des coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/world-cooperative-monitor-2023-eight-worker-cooperatives-in-the-top-300-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}26 January 2024 The latest issue of the World Cooperative Monitor explores the economic and social impact, and the capacity of the largest cooperatives and mutuals worldwide to convey the cooperative identity and advantage. Thursday the 25th of January 2023 marked the release of the latest World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) report from International Cooperative Alliance
- [{:en}Join our session on Platform cooperatives and Labour rights in the digital economy{:}{:es}Participe en nuestra sesión sobre Cooperativas de plataforma y derechos laborales en la economía digital{:}{:fr}Coopératives de plateforme et droits du travail dans l'économie numérique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/platform-cooperatives-and-labour-rights-in-the-digital-economy/) - {:en}27 October 2023 Join CICOPA for its parallel event "Platform cooperatives and Labour rights in the digital economy" organised in the context of the European Conference “Social Economy: People , Planet, Action” that will take place in Kursaal Palace in San Sebastian, Social Economy Capital of Spain 2023, on 14 November from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The
- [{:en}#SCIS2023 Social Cooperative International School: A comeback in great style!{:}{:es}#SCIS2023 Escuela Internacional de Cooperación Social: ¡un regreso por todo lo alto! {:}{:fr}#SCIS2023 Social Cooperative International School : une rentrée en grande pompe ! {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/scis2023-social-cooperative-international-school-a-comeback-in-great-style/) - {:en}16 October 2023 The sixth edition of the International School of Social Cooperatives, organized by CICOPA Italian member, Confcooperative Federsolidarietà, ended on 8 October and resumed after a three-year absence. The renewed edition welcomed 36 participants from 8 countries around the world to discuss topics such as the social cooperative’s normative framework, circular economy, and
- [{:en}Join us at COODING the first international event for cooperatives on digital and new technologies!{:}{:es}Únase a nosotros en COODING, ¡el primer evento internacional para cooperativas sobre digital y nuevas tecnologías!{:}{:fr}Rejoignez-nous à COODING, le premier événement international pour les coopératives sur le numérique et les nouvelles technologies !{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/join-us-at-cooding-the-first-international-event-for-cooperatives-on-digital-and-new-technologies/) - {:en}10 July 2023 CICOPA invites you to the event: COODING - discussing & enhancing cooperation around the use of digital and new technologies in cooperatives. On 29 and 30 September CICOPA invites you to Spazio Dumbo in Bologna to participate in COODING, the first international event dedicated to the use of digital and new technologies
- [{:en}When a good becomes 'common' - Italy{:}{:es}Cuando un bien se convierte en "común” - Italy{:}{:fr}Quand un bien devient « commun » - Italy{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/when-a-good-becomes-common/) - {:en}Villa Fernandes, is a wonderful example of rebirth and virtuous use of a place confiscated and taken away from crime. A Common Good, belonging to everyone, in the heart of the city of Portici (Naples), a symbol of the fight against the mafia, of the community's resilience, of the desire to take possession of spaces
- [{:en}Young people for change - Italy{:}{:es}Jóvenes del cambio - Italia{:}{:fr}Les jeunes du changement - Italie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/young-people-for-change/) - {:en}13 July 2023 The Ciro Colonna Centre is one of the best practices that will be presented during the Social Cooperative International School. An example of community regeneration in one of the most difficult neighbourhoods of Naples. In Ponticelli - a district on the outskirts of Naples, with problems of legality and a fragile social
- [{:en}Tourism within everyone's reach! - Italy{:}{:es}Turismo al alcance de todos! - Italia{:}{:fr}Le tourisme à la portée de tous ! - Italie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/tourism-within-everyones-reach/) - {:en}The rediscovery of a unique place thanks to the ParteNeapolis cooperative. Since 2000, the ParteNeapolis social cooperative make people discover the treasures of Naples. The monumental complex of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi is one of the jewels with which the city centre of Naples has been classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995 With dedicated
- [Work Together](https://www.cicopa.coop/newsletters/work-together/) - {:en}The global newsletter for cooperatives active in Industry and Services.{:}{:es}El boletín global para las cooperativas activas en la industria y los servicios.{:}{:fr}Bulletin d'information mondial pour les coopératives actives dans l'industrie et les services.{:}
- [{:en}Job vacancies - Communication Officer and Advocacy Advisor{:}{:es}Ofertas de empleo - Encargado(a) de Comunicación y Consejero(a) de Incidencia{:}{:fr}Offres d'emploi - Chargé(e) de communication et conseiller(ère) en plaidoyer{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/job-vacancies-communication-officer-and-advocacy-advisor/) - {:en}24 July 2023 CICOPA and CECOP are looking for a new Communication Officer and an Advocacy Advisor to join an international team based in Brussels. The Communications Officer will contribute to the implementation of the overall communications strategy of both CICOPA and CECOP. The position covers internal and external communications using different platforms. Download the
- [{:en}#SCIS2023 - The International School for social cooperatives speakers unveiled!{:}{:es}#SCIS2023 - ¡Desvelados los ponentes de la Escuela Internacional de Cooperativas Sociales!{:}{:fr}#SCIS2023 - Les intervenants à l'école internationale des coopératives sociales dévoilés !{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-scis-is-back/) - {:en}21 July 2023 After three years, CICOPA’s Italian member Confcooperative Federsolidarietà is back with a sixth edition of the Social Cooperatives International School (SCIS). The 2023 edition will take place from October 5 until October 8 in Naples, Italy. The event is organised in English and addressed mainly to social cooperatives’ managers. Programme and speakers
- [{:en}Joint Press Release COCETA-CICOPA-CECOP: International Day of Cooperatives{:}{:es}Comunicado de prensa conjunto COCETA-CICOPA-CECOP: Día Internacional de las Cooperativas{:}{:fr}Communiqué de presse conjoint COCETA-CICOPA-CECOP : Journée internationale des coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/joint-press-release-coceta-cicopa-cecop-international-day-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}Industrial and service cooperatives call on the Spanish Government to make the most of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU to promote a fostering ecosystem for cooperatives. COCETA, CECOP, and CICOPA make this appeal on the International Day of Cooperatives, when Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
- [{:en}CICOPA Annual Congress: highlights{:}{:es}Congreso anual de CICOPA: lo más destacado{:}{:fr}Congrès annuel de CICOPA : faits marquants{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-annual-congress-highlights/) - {:en}23 Jun 2023 On the 23rd of June, the CICOPA members welcomed two new members to the organisation, they elected a new Board, and re-elected their President. On the 23rd of June, CICOPA held its Congress. The event was held entirely online, with our members calling in from all over the world. Hereunder you can
- [{:en}CICOPA welcomes new members OZRSS and Workers.coop{:}{:es}CICOPA da la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros OZRSS y Workers.coop{:}{:fr}CICOPA accueille de nouveaux membres : OZRSS et Workers.coop{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-welcomes-new-members-ozrss-and-workers-coop/) - {:en}23 June 2023 During the CICOPA Congress 2023, the members welcomed two new additions to the CICOPA family: Workers.coop and OZRSS. CICOPA has welcomed two new members into the organisation: workers.coop from the United Kingdom and OZRSS from Poland. The CICOPA members approved their affiliation during the Congress. workers.coop - UK workers.coop is a federation of
- [{:en}The transition towards the formal Economy{:}{:es}La transición hacia la Economía formal{:}{:fr}La transition vers l'économie formelle{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-transition-towards-the-formal-economy/) - {:en}Reader’s note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2015. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-role-of-cooperatives-in-the-transition-towards-the-formal-economy/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/immigrant-cooperatives-in-cleaning-and-care-services-in-new-york/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-uganda-shoe-shiners-industrial-cooperative-society/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-active-in-the-construction-sector-showing-the-path-to-the-formal-economy-in-canada/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/wiego-securing-livelihoods-for-the-working-poor-in-the-informal-economy/ INTERCONTINENTAL https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/ownership-at-the-workplace-at-least-11-million-people-are-worker-members-of-their-cooperatives/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-north-american-daily-newspaper-the-new-york-times-dedicates-an-article-to-workers-buyouts-in-europe/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-impact-of-cooperatives-in-their-communities-will-be-the-topic-of-the-third-edition-of-the-international-summit-of-cooperatives/ EUROPEAN NEWS SECTION This section has been built with CECOP – CICOPA
- [{:en}Cooperatives active in the construction sector showing the path to the formal economy in Canada{:}{:es}Las cooperativas del sector de la construcción mostrando el camino a seguir a la economía formal en Canadá{:}{:fr}Les coopératives actives dans le secteur de la construction montrent le chemin vers l'économie formelle au Canada{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-active-in-the-construction-sector-showing-the-path-to-the-formal-economy-in-canada/) - {:en}Cooperatives in the construction sector can play a significant role in creating quality employment for individuals who might otherwise be underemployed or working in the informal or underground economy. This is the case for the worker cooperatives Fourth Pig Worker Co-op and Les Constructions Ensemble both active in the construction sector in Canada. The construction
- [{:en}The Spanish social cooperative La Fageda winner of the 2015 Employment for All awards{:}{:es}La cooperativa social española La Fageda ganadora de los premios Empleo para Todos 2015{:}{:fr}La coopérative sociale espagnole La Fageda lauréate du prix 2015 de l'emploi pour tous{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/check-links-the-spanish-social-cooperative-la-fageda-winner-of-the-2015-employment-for-all-awards/) - {:en} 14 May 2015 The winners of the 2015 Emloyment for All awards organized by the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) are the social cooperative La Fageda from Spain for their work in facilitating quality job opportunities for individuals with mental illness and disabilities and Elite Supported Employment Agency, Ltd
- [{:en}On air : the European Young Cooperators Network has been officially launched{:}{:es}En el aire : la Red Europea de Jóvenes Cooperadores ha sido lanzada oficialmente{:}{:fr}A l'antenne : le réseau européen des jeunes coopérateurs a été officiellement lancé{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/on-air-the-european-young-cooperators-network-has-been-officially-launched/) - {:en} 28 Apr 2015 The European Young Cooperators Network has been officially launched in the framework of Cooperatives Europe General Assembly in Paris on 23 April. The day before, 70 people from 10 different countries across Europe, representing thousands of European youths, gathered to decide on the aims and actions of this network. Worker and
- [{:en}Colombian cooperativism in state of alert{:}{:es}El cooperativismo colombiano en estado de alerta{:}{:fr}Les coopératives colombiennes en état d'alerte{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/colombian-cooperativism-in-state-of-alert/) - {:en}In recent weeks cooperativism in Colombia has had to confront various attacks from official sources. Whilst article 69 of the National Development Plan (PND), which would have opened the door to allowing health cooperatives to be turned into private profit-making companies, was ultimately cut out on 6th May, only a few days later the Government
- [{:en}The collaborative decision-making tool designed by a worker cooperative{:}{:es}La herramienta de toma decisiones colaborativa diseñada por una cooperativa de trabajo{:}{:fr}Un outil collaboratif de prise de décision conçu par une coopérative de travail{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-collaborative-decision-making-tool-designed-by-a-worker-cooperative/) - {:en}You may have heard of Loomio. The name might sound familiar to the ones using collaborative platforms. A hint: it’s called Loomio, like a loom for weaving diverse perspectives together. Yes. It is indeed an online tool for decision-making, built by a team of technologists, activists and cooperators in New Zealand. 26 May 2015 The
- [{:en}Rebecca Kemble has won a seat on the Madison Common Council (US){:}{:es}Rebecca Kemble ha conseguido un escaño en el Consejo Comunal de Madison (Estados Unidos){:}{:fr}Rebecca Kemble gagne un siège au Conseil de la commune de Madison (États-Unis){:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/rebecca-kemble-has-won-a-seat-on-the-madison-common-council-us/) - {:en}Rebecca Kemble, President of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives Board and of CICOPA North America has won a seat on the Madison Common CounciI, the capital city of the state of Wisconsin and is home to one of the highest concentrations of cooperatives in the US. 10 April 2015 “I am so proud to
- [{:en}Cooperatives as a means of rehabilitating people{:}{:es}Las cooperativas como recuperación de personas{:}{:fr}Les coopératives artisanes de la réinsertion professionnelle{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-as-a-means-of-rehabilitating-people/) - {:en}The Kbrones workers’ cooperative is the first in Argentina to have been formed inside a prison, and the second in Latin America. It was set up barely four years ago on the initiative of a group of inmates, and with the support of FECOOTRA, the Federation of Workers’ Cooperatives in Argentina. 25 May 2015 Kbrones
- [{:en}More than 30,000 visitors attended the Fourth European Forum on Social Entrepreneurship{:}{:es}Más de 30.000 visitantes asistieron al IV Foro Europeo del Emprendimiento Social{:}{:fr}Plus de 30 000 visiteurs ont assisté au quatrième Forum européen de l'entrepreneuriat social{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/more-than-30000-visitors-attended-the-fourth-european-forum-on-social-entrepreneurship/) - {:en}01 Apr 2015 The fourth successive Forum on Social Entrepreneurship took place from 26 to 29 March 2015 covering an international fair involving more than 100 social enterprises from Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Belgium, Italy and Spain, a Fashion Show of clothes produced by social enterprises, an European Conference on Social Entrepreneurship for Growth and Jobs,
- [{:en}More young leaders in worker and social cooperatives than in conventional enterprises in France{:}{:es}Más jóvenes dirigentes en las cooperativas de trabajo asociado y sociales que en las empresas convencionales en Francia{:}{:fr}Plus de jeunes dirigeants dans les coopératives de travail associé et les coopératives sociales que dans les entreprises conventionnelles en France{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/mas-jovenes-dirigentes-en-las-cooperativas-de-trabajo-asociado-y-sociales-que-en-las-empresas-convencionales-en-francia-plus-de-jeunes-dirigeants-dans-les-cooperatives-de-travail-associe-et-les-cooper/) - {:en} 15 Apr 2015 Cooperative values and participative management are assets that appeal to new generations willing to give a meaning to their working lives. According to a study by CG Scop, the French Confederation of cooperatives in production and services, cooperatives in these sectors are managed by 420 young leaders under 35 years, 15.5%
- [{:en}Board Members{:}{:es}Miembros del Consejo{:}{:fr}Membres du Conseil{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/our-board-members/) - {:en}Contact the members of our board.{:}{:es}Póngase en contacto con los miembros de nuestro consejo de administración.{:}{:fr}Contactez les membres de notre conseil d'administration.{:}
- [{:en}Cooperative Equality{:}{:es}Igualdad cooperativa{:}{:fr}Égalité coopérative{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperative-equality/) - {:en}Reader’s note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2015. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-and-social-cooperatives-fostering-equality-by-putting-solidarity-and-democracy-in-the-workplace/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-cooperative-model-as-a-tool-for-shared-awareness/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/speaking-of-gender-equality/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-cooperatives-build-a-stronger-economy-lessons-from-zambia/ INTERCONTINENTAL https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/first-global-report-on-industrial-and-service-cooperatives/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/governments-as-well-as-employers-and-workers-organizations-from-around-the-world-agree-to-promote-the-creation-of-cooperatives-within-the-framework-of-the-ilo/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-mentioned-in-the-ilo-recommendation-to-tackle-the-informal-economy/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/care-through-cooperatives-answer-to-the-ilo-survey/ EUROPEAN NEWS SECTION This section has been built with CECOP -
- [{:en}How can worker cooperatives inspire Croatian economy?{:}{:es}¿Cómo pueden las cooperativas de trabajo inspirar la economía croata?{:}{:fr}Comment les coopératives de travail associé peuvent-elles stimuler l'économie croate ?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/how-can-worker-cooperatives-inspire-croatian-economy/) - {:en}25 May 2015 The economic transition in Croatia in the 1990’s from state to market economy, following the collapse of Yugoslavia, has led enterprises trough complex privatization processes. For many of them this process hasn’t been successful, leaving them in financial and ownership insecurity for more than a decade. Cooperatives have been existing in Croatia
- [{:en}The cooperative view of the Expo Milano kick starts with the stories of workers' buyouts in Europe{:}{:es}La visión cooperativa de la Expo de Milán arranca con las historias de las compras de trabajadores en Europa{:}{:fr}La vue coopérative de l'Expo Milano démarre avec les histoires de rachats d'entreprises par les travailleurs en Europe{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-cooperative-view-of-the-expo-milano-kick-starts-with-the-stories-of-workers-buyouts-in-europe/) - {:en}28 May 2015 What if the company closes? Workers can become entrepreneurs themselves and the company can indeed be reborn. The first of 17 events (from May until October 2015) of the Italian Confederation of Cooperatives, Confcooperative network is organizing at the Expo Milano put workers' buyouts at the center of the debate. On May
- [{:en}The impact of cooperatives in their communities will be the topic of the third edition of the International Summit of Cooperatives{:}{:es}El impacto de las cooperativas en sus comunidades es el tema de la tercera edición de la Cumbre Internacional de las Cooperativas{:}{:fr}L'influence des coopératives dans leurs communautés: le thème de la troisième édition du Sommet international des coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-impact-of-cooperatives-in-their-communities-will-be-the-topic-of-the-third-edition-of-the-international-summit-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}The Desjardins group and the International Cooperative Alliance have announced that a third edition of the International Summit of Cooperatives will be held from October 11 to 13, 2016, in Quebec City, Canada. While the first two editions aimed to promote the cooperative business model and raise its profile, the third edition will show the
- [{:en}The North American daily newspaper The New York Times dedicates an article to workers’ buyouts in Europe{:}{:es}The New York Times dedica un artículo a la recuperación de empresas por sus trabajadores en Europa{:}{:fr}Le journal The New York times consacre un article à la reprise d'entreprises par les salariés en Europe{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-north-american-daily-newspaper-the-new-york-times-dedicates-an-article-to-workers-buyouts-in-europe/) - {:en}The North American daily newspaper The New York Times has published a thorough article on business transfer to employees. It deeply analyses the story of the Editoriale Zanardi, an artisanal printing company located in Northern Italy and transformed into a ‪‎worker cooperative in 2014. The news reflects how cooperatives can save jobs and know-how, showing
- [{:en}Ownership at the workplace: at least 11 million people are worker-members of their cooperatives{:}{:es}Al menos 11 millones de personas son socios y socias trabajadoras de su cooperativa en todo el mundo{:}{:fr}Au moins 11 millions de personnes sont travailleurs membres de leur coopérative{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/ownership-at-the-workplace-at-least-11-million-people-are-worker-members-of-their-cooperatives/) - {:en}On the International ‪‎Workers’ Day‬, CICOPA wishes to stress how the democratic participation and control of worker-members reinforce the economic sustainability of the enterprise and its resilience in times of crisis. With the recent transformation of the world economy, this is no longer a marginal model, indeed, according to the results of the study, “Cooperatives
- [{:en}The Uganda Shoe-shiners Industrial Cooperative Society{:}{:es}La Sociedad Cooperativa Industrial de los Lustrabotas de Uganda{:}{:fr}La société coopérative industrielle des cireurs d'Ouganda{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-uganda-shoe-shiners-industrial-cooperative-society/) - {:en}The Uganda Shoe-shiners Industrial Cooperative Society was initiated in 1975 by homeless street boys and girls who had, for a long time, bore the wrath of the city authorities for operating without licence. After organizing themselves into a cooperative and having attained legal status, they proceeded with a request to the city authority for the
- [{:en}WIEGO: securing livelihoods for the working poor in the informal economy{:}{:es}WIEGO: asegurando la subsistencia de los trabajadores probres en la economía informal{:}{:fr}WIEGO: la sécurisation des moyens de subsistance des travailleurs pauvres dans l'économie informelle{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/wiego-securing-livelihoods-for-the-working-poor-in-the-informal-economy/) - {:en}WIEGO is a global network focused on securing livelihoods for the working poor, especially women, in the informal economy. Since 1997, WIEGO creates change by building capacity among informal worker organizations, expanding the knowledge base, and influencing local, national and international policies. WIEGO is participating at the 104 International Labour Conference together with a delegation
- [{:en}Immigrant cooperatives in cleaning and care services in New York{:}{:es}Cooperativas de inmigrantes en servicios de limpieza y de cuidado en Nueva York{:}{:fr}Les coopératives d'immigrants dans les services d'entretien et d'aide aux personnes à New York{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/immigrant-cooperatives-in-cleaning-and-care-services-in-new-york/) - {:en}Domestic workers work in private households for private individuals. In many countries, these are not considered workplaces or employers. Close to a third of domestic workers in the world are excluded from national labour regulations and do not have access to maternity protection rendering them informal. 22 May 2015 Cooperatives can provide a way out
- [{:en}The role of cooperatives in the transition towards the formal economy{:}{:es}El papel de las cooperativas en la transición hacia la economía formal{:}{:fr}Le rôle des coopératives dans la transition vers l'économie formelle{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-role-of-cooperatives-in-the-transition-towards-the-formal-economy/) - {:en} From 1 to 13 June, worker, employer and government delegates from the International Labour Organisation's 185 member States are meeting in Geneva at the 104th Session of the International Labour Conference to tackle a wide range of issues, including the transition from the informal to the formal economy. CICOPA will address the cooperative vision,
- [{:en}Argentina's cooperative industrialization{:}{:es}La industrialización cooperativa argentina{:}{:fr}L'indsutrialisation coopérative en Argentine{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/argentinas-cooperative-industrialization/) - {:en}The worker cooperative Coopertei has been active in the mechanical repair and maintenance of rotating industrial equipment and similar machinery since 1991, when it inaugurated facilities near the port of Berisso city in the province of Buenos Aires. Coopertei is one of the companies established by former workers of the State Oil Company YPF (Yacimientos
- [{:en}Supporting community groups to develop renewable energy projects in Australia{:}{:es}Ayudando a las comunidades a desarrollar proyectos de energía renovable en Australia{:}{:fr}Aider des groupes communautaires à développer des projets d'énergie renouvelable en Australie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/supporting-community-groups-to-develop-renewable-energy-projects-in-australia/) - {:en}The Community Power Agency (CPA) is an Australian worker cooperative in the field of community energy advocacy and development. CPA was set up in 2011 after returning from visiting all shapes and sizes of community energy in the UK, Europe, North America and India. Inspired by the action of other communities, the cooperative was created
- [{:en}Intercooperation in North America: the creation of the first worker-owned bakery{:}{:es}Intercooperación en América del Norte: la primera panadería propiedad de los trabajadores{:}{:fr}Intercoopération en Amérique du Nord: la création de la première boulangerie propriété de ses travailleurs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/intercooperation-in-north-america-the-creation-of-the-first-worker-owned-bakery/) - {:en}The Grain Exchange Worker-owned Co-op in Calgary (Canada) has used a crowdfunding campaign to help launch the first worker-owned bakery in the region. The Canadian Worker Cooperative Federation (CWCF) has for several years sought to replicate the Arizmendi Bakery / Pizzeria Co-ops of the San Francisco Bay Area (USA) in Canada, and it has identified
- [{:en}3,000 jobs created in worker cooperatives in France{:}{:es}3.000 empleos creados en cooperativas de trabajo asociado en Francia{:}{:fr}3 000 emplois créés dans les coopératives de travail associé en France{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/3000-jobs-created-in-worker-cooperatives-in-france/) - {:en}23 Jun 2015 In 2014, 2,800 jobs were created, including 1,940 in new worker cooperatives in France, according to the latest figures from the French confederation of worker cooperatives CG Scop. "We are very pleased with the results in 2014, we are very optimist. In 2014, 277 cooperatives have emerged. Whereas ex nihilo creations remain
- [{:en}Workers buy-out: 30 years creating wealth in Italy{:}{:es}Compra de trabajadores: 30 años creando riqueza en Italia{:}{:fr}Rachat d'entreprise : 30 ans de création de richesse en Italie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/workers-buy-out-30-years-creating-wealth-in-italy/) - {:en}09 Jul 2015 Between 2007 and 2013, the survival rate of Italian enterprises was 48.30% (after 3 years from their birth), whereas all Italian industrial cooperatives born after 2007 had a survival rate of 87,16% after 3 years , being the majority of them the result of workers’ buyouts supported by CFI, a society providing
- [{:en}Worker cooperatives drive employment recovery{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo recuperan el empleo{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé sauvent l'emploi{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-cooperatives-drive-employment-recovery/) - {:en}Spain’s worker cooperatives, numbering in excess of 17,000, have seen a ten percentage point lesser drop in employment compared to other business models. Juan Antonio Pedreño, president of COCETA (Confederación Española de Cooperativas de Trabajo Asociado or the Spanish Confederation of Worker Cooperatives, in English), said “it shows how the loss of 1.8 million jobs
- [{:en}Slovenian government interested in the development of worker and ‪social cooperatives ‬‬‬‬{:}{:es}El gobierno esloveno se interesa por el desarrollo de las cooperativas sociales y de trabajo asociado{:}{:fr}Le gouvernement slovène s'intéresse au développement des coopératives de travail associé et des coopératives sociales{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/slovenian-government-interested-in-the-development-of-worker-and-social-cooperatives/) - {:en}13 Jul 2015 After a recent law on social enterprises (2011), under which 26 social cooperatives are already registered (and about 70 enterprises of other models), there is a new interest towards developing cooperatives under the new government. In 2014, there were 332 cooperatives in Slovenia (about 80% of them active in farming and forestry)
- [{:en}More than 1,000 cooperators celebrate 30 years of social cooperatives in Italy{:}{:es}Más de 1.000 cooperativistas celebran 30 años de cooperativas sociales en Italia{:}{:fr}Plus de 1 000 coopérateurs célèbrent les 30 ans des coopératives sociales en Italie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/more-than-1000-cooperators-celebrate-30-years-of-social-cooperatives-in-italy/) - {:en}19 Jun 2015 Federsolidarietà – Confcooperative, the largest Italian Federation of ‪‎social cooperatives‬ is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first assembly of social ‪cooperatives‬ in 1985. On 18 and 19 June, around 1,200 social cooperators from all around Italy are participating in the conference “Thirty years in the future - From Assisi to Assisi:
- [{:en}Democratic enterprises promoting intergenerational and gender equality{:}{:es}Empresas democráticas que promueven la igualdad intergeneracional y de género{:}{:fr}Entreprises démocratiques promouvant l'égalité entre les générations et entre les sexes{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/democratic-enterprises-promoting-intergenerational-and-gender-equality/) - {:en}16 Jul 2015 Worker and social cooperatives provide youth and women a more equal access to employment and management positions. Although they might face specific discriminatory situations, for young persons and for women employment is often a path full of obstacles for equal treatment, career development and self-realization. Cooperative enterprises, through one of their core
- [{:en}Cooperatives mentioned in the ILO recommendation to tackle the informal economy{:}{:es}Las cooperativas, mencionadas en la recomendación de la OIT que lucha contra la economía informal{:}{:fr}Coopératives: mentionnés dans la Recommandation de l'OIT pour lutter contre l'économie informelle{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-mentioned-in-the-ilo-recommendation-to-tackle-the-informal-economy/) - {:en}The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a new international labour standard that is expected to help hundreds of millions of workers and economic units move out of informality and into the formal economy. Cooperatives are mentioned in this Recommandation as part itself of the transition, both in terms of enterprises & in terms of
- [{:en}Care through cooperatives: answer to the ILO survey{:}{:es}Provisión de servicios asistenciales a través de cooperativas: participe en la encuesta de la OIT{:}{:fr}Les soins délivrés par les coopératives: participez à l'enquête de l'OIT{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/care-through-cooperatives-answer-to-the-ilo-survey/) - {:en}Human care needs are expanding and becoming ever more complex. Today, care work is found in various forms from child care and elderly care, to long term caregiving to people with disabilities and chronic illnesses like HIV and AIDS. With the expansion of care needs, the care economy has enormous potential for employment generation in
- [{:en}Cooperatives are key to the transition from the informal to the formal economy{:}{:es}Las cooperativas son fundamentales para la transición de la Economía informal a la Economía formal{:}{:fr}Les coopératives sont essentielles au passage de l'économie informelle à l'économie formelle{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-are-key-to-the-transition-from-the-informal-to-the-formal-economy-2/) - {:en}The document “Cooperatives are key to the transition from the informal to the formal economy” by CICOPA argues that the cooperative entrepreneurial model is particularly adapted to lifting people out of poverty and carrying out the transition to the formal economy. It is a draft document that will be distributed among delegates from the International
- [{:en}Governments, as well as employers' and workers' organizations from around the world agree to promote the creation of cooperatives within the framework of the ILO{:}{:es}Los gobiernos, así como las organizaciones patronales y de trabajadores de todo el mundo están de acuerdo en promover la creación de cooperativas en el marco de la OIT{:}{:fr}Les gouvernements, ainsi que les organisations d'employeurs et de travailleurs du monde entier conviennent de promouvoir la création des coopératives dans le cadre de l'OIT{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/governments-as-well-as-employers-and-workers-organizations-from-around-the-world-agree-to-promote-the-creation-of-cooperatives-within-the-framework-of-the-ilo/) - {:en}Cooperatives are widely included in the Conclusions of the ILO Committee on SMEs and Employment Creation. They are mentioned in terms of clustering, networking, value chain and local economic development, as well as service providers to SMEs and sectoral development. This text is the result of the discussions which took place in a dedicated Committee
- [{:en}First global report on industrial and service cooperatives{:}{:es}Primer informe mundial sobre las cooperativas en la industria y los servicios{:}{:fr}Premier rapport mondial sur les coopératives dans l'industrie et les services{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/first-global-report-on-industrial-and-service-cooperatives/) - {:en}The first global biannual report on industrial and service cooperatives (2013-2014) is out. Published by CICOPA provides a picture of this worldwide movement.The close to 65,000 enterprises affiliated to CICOPA member organizations, 95% of them being SMEs, employ over 3 million people. However, there is evidence that this world phenomenon is quantitatively much wider: worker
- [{:en}Worker cooperatives build a stronger economy: lessons from Zambia{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo construyen una economía más fuerte: lecciones desde Zambia{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé bâtissent une économie plus forte: leçons depuis la Zambie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-cooperatives-build-a-stronger-economy-lessons-from-zambia/) - {:en}The world celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives on 4th July 2015. It should be known that creating a strong economy implies doing more than just asking for jobs or servicing people in municipalities and government departments but giving ownership to the communities within their boundaries is the most ideal situation. Empowerment comes when people
- [{:en}Speaking of gender equality{:}{:es}A propósito de la equidad de género{:}{:fr}À propos de l'égalité entre femmes et hommes{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/speaking-of-gender-equality/) - {:en}When living under the guidance of a model that defines the rules of human interaction from the angle of the global economy, which gives priority to the individual over the collective, the cooperative philosophy finds itself under constant tension. Given that choice is a practice underpinning the cooperative principle of voluntary membership, such tension challenges
- [{:en}The Cooperative model as a tool for shared awareness{:}{:es}El cooperativismo como igualdad de conciencia{:}{:fr}Les coopératives "éveilleuses de conscience"{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-cooperative-model-as-a-tool-for-shared-awareness/) - {:en}The worker cooperative Creando Conciencia (Creating Awareness) was born in the year 2005 in Argentina, upon the initiative of a group of neighbours greatly worried about the final disposal of urban solid waste, the problem of urban garbage collectors ("cartoneros") and the possibility of generating alternatives that could address these problems with social responsibility and
- [{:en}Worker and social cooperatives fostering equality by putting solidarity and democracy in the workplace{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo asociado y las cooperativas sociales fomentan la igualdad poniendo la solidaridad y la democracia en el lugar de trabajo{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé et les coopératives sociales favorisent l'égalité en plaçant la solidarité et la démocratie sur le lieu de travail.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-and-social-cooperatives-fostering-equality-by-putting-solidarity-and-democracy-in-the-workplace/) - {:en}04 Jul 2015 According to the latest Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report, income inequality has reached record highs. The richest 10% of the population in the OECD now earn 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10%, up from 7:1 in the 1980s and 9:1 in the 2000s . Tomorrow 4 July,
- [{:en}The ILO recognizes Cooperatives as a solution for better Working Conditions for Women in the care sector{:}{:es}La OIT reconoce a las Cooperativas como una solución para mejorar las Condiciones de Trabajo de las Mujeres en el sector de los cuidados. {:}{:fr}L'OIT reconnaît les coopératives comme une solution pour améliorer les conditions de travail des femmes dans le secteur des soins. {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-ilo-recognizes-cooperatives-as-a-solution-for-better-working-conditions-for-women-in-the-care-sector/) - {:en}23 May 2023 The ILO wishes to promote care cooperatives as a way improve the working condition of women doing informal work in the care economy via a technical support program. In the years to come, cooperatives will be key actors keeping the care sector afloat. The ILO estimates that 2.3 billion people will need
- [{:en}Youth Cooperative entrepreneurship{:}{:es}Iniciativas de cooperativas de jóvenes{:}{:fr}Entrepreneuriat coopératif pour les jeunes{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/youth-cooperative-entrepreneurship/) - {:en}Reader’s note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2015. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/working-together-for-a-cooperative-future-a-new-video-that-gives-the-floor-to-young-cooperators/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/coop4job-cooperative-tool-to-boost-youth-entrepreneurship/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-young-european-cooperators-network-meets-in-italy/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-teaching-toolkit-to-explain-worker-and-social-cooperatives-in-france/ INTERCONTINENTAL https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/towards-2020-the-cooperative-movement-meets-in-turkey/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cicopa-shares-the-word-on-business-transfer-to-employees-at-the-solikon-conference/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/momentum-given-to-worker-and-production-cooperatives-in-dominican-republic/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/care-services-cooperatives-launched-a-web-page-and-videos-to-prevent-occupational-risks/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/back-to-school-for-social-cooperatives/ EUROPEAN NEWS https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/toward-a-better-support-of-enterprises-integrating-long-term-unemployed-into-the-labour-market/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-european-parliament-adopts-a-resolution-on-social-entrepreneurship-and-social-innovation-in-combating-unemployment/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-social-cooperatives-in-europe-unveil-their-new-image/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-cooperatives-represent-445-of-total-jobs-created-in-the-sector-of-health-and-social-care-in-italy/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/one-step-forward-for-the-sociedades-laborales-in-spain-enterprises-owned-by-their-workers/ SOUTH AMERICA NEWS
- [{:en}'Working together for a cooperative future': a new video that gives the floor to young cooperators{:}{:es}Trabajando juntos por un futuro cooperativo: nuevo video que da la palabra a jóvenes cooperativistas{:}{:fr}Travailler ensemble pour un avenir coopératif: une nouvelle vidéo qui donne la parole aux jeunes coopérateurs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/working-together-for-a-cooperative-future-a-new-video-that-gives-the-floor-to-young-cooperators/) - {:en}Why and first and foremost for what reasons do youths cooperate? CICOPA, and its regional organizations in Europe and Mercosur: CECOP-CICOPA Europe and CICOPA Mercosur, have produced, with the support of Cooperar, the Cooperative Confederation of the Republic of Argentina, a video that gives the floor to young cooperators in 9 countries around the world.
- [{:en}What is a Cooperative?{:}{:es}¿Qué es una Cooperativa?{:}{:fr}Qu'est-ce qu'une coopérative?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/what-is-a-cooperative/) - {:en}A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.{:}{:es}Una cooperativa es una asociación autónoma de personas unidas voluntariamente para satisfacer sus necesidades y aspiraciones económicas, sociales y culturales comunes, a través de una empresa de propiedad conjunta y democráticamente controlada.{:}{:fr}Une coopérative est une association autonome de personnes volontairement réunies pour satisfaire leurs aspirations et besoins économiques, sociaux et culturels communs au moyen d’une entreprise dont la propriété est collective et où le pouvoir est exercé démocratiquement.{:}
- [{:en}Intercooperation between worker cooperatives in South Korea and the USA{:}{:es}Inter-cooperación entre las cooperativas de trabajo en Corea del Sur y los Estados Unidos{:}{:fr}Inter coopération entre les coopératives de travail associé en Corée du Sud et aux Etats Unis{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/intercooperation-between-worker-cooperatives-in-south-korea-and-the-usa/) - {:en}Inchang Song President of the Korean worker cooperative federation and Minsun Ji cooperative activist and PhD student at the university of Denver, toured several cooperatives and federations in the United States to learn more about the development of the worker cooperative movement, the best practices that can be applied to South Korea and the creation
- [{:en}It's the cooperative month in the United States!{:}{:es}Octubre: ¡mes cooperativo en los Estados Unidos!{:}{:fr}Aux Etats-Unis le mois coopératif bat son plein{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/its-the-cooperative-month-in-the-united-states/) - {:en}Since 1930, cooperatives across the United States have celebrated the cooperative month in October. This year 20,000 cooperatives will convene to reflect on the ways in which cooperatives are building better businesses and communities. 12 October 2015 The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives is also celebrating it. They have seized the opportunity to launch their SustainUSFWC campaign.
- [{:en}Canada: worker cooperatives taking action to address climate change{:}{:es}Canada: las cooperativas de trabajo en marcha para dar opinión sobre el cambio climático{:}{:fr}Canada: Les coopératives de travail agissent afin de s'exprimer sur le réchauffement climatique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/canada-worker-cooperatives-taking-action-to-address-climate-change/) - {:en}Cooperatives are showing leadership by joining together to develop a cooperative solution to climate change. The Canadian Worker Cooperative Federation (CWCF) member Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG) has put out a call to action to engage cooperatives in climate change activities, including in their publication “A Cooperative Solution to Climate Change”. 31 October 2015 In the Sustainability
- [{:en}In Argentina, more than 100 workers have bought out an enterprise of Mate{:}{:es}En Argentina más de 100 trabajadores recuperaron una empresa de Yerba Mate{:}{:fr}En Argentine, plus de 100 travailleurs ont racheté une entreprise de yerba Maté{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/in-argentina-more-than-100-workers-have-bought-out-an-enterprise-of-mate/) - {:en}La Hoja is one of the most emblematic brands for mate lovers in Argentina. It was created in 1894 by Julio Ulises Martín, a Swiss immigrant, who directed the enterprise for 40 years and managed to win 25% of the market for the most popular infusion in Argentina. The changes of the rules of the
- [{:en}Paraguayan cooperatives protest against the increase of the VAT{:}{:es}Cooperativistas paraguayos protestan contra la subida de IVA a los actos cooperativos{:}{:fr}Les coopératives paraguayennes protestent contre la hausse de la TVA aux actes coopératifs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/paraguayan-cooperatives-protest-against-the-increase-of-the-vat/) - {:en}The Paraguayan ministry of finance has announced that, on the 1st of November, the value added tax (VAT) for cooperatives will enter into force, based on the law that was sanctioned back in early September. “This increase rise of the VAT for cooperatives, whose special tax treatment is one of the most advanced in the
- [{:en}One step forward for the Sociedades laborales in Spain, enterprises owned by their workers{:}{:es}Un paso por delante para las sociedades Laborales, empresas propiedad de las personas trabajadoras en España{:}{:fr}Un grand pas pour les Sociedades Laborales, des entreprises aux mains des travailleurs, en Espagne{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/one-step-forward-for-the-sociedades-laborales-in-spain-enterprises-owned-by-their-workers/) - {:en}On Thursday October 1st, the Spanish Parliament passed a new law regulating Sociedades laborales, a type of enterprises owned by their workers in Spain, making sure it is adapted to today’s economy and replacing a law that hadn’t been changed since 1997. The modernization of the former law is a big step for Sociedades laborales
- [{:en}Worker & social cooperatives in Europe unveil their new image{:}{:es}Las cooperativas sociales y de trabajo asociado en Europa estrenan nueva imagen{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé et les coopératives sociales en Europe dévoilent leur nouvelle image{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-social-cooperatives-in-europe-unveil-their-new-image/) - {:en} 25 Sep 2015 Today, CECOP has launched its new image and website. Our new, more modern and dynamic, logo alongside the slogan “Working Together”, embodying the Cooperative Marque -the global identity of the cooperative movement launched by the International Cooperative Alliance-, celebrates the work being carried out within the European worker, social and producers’
- [{:en}The European Parliament adopts a resolution on social entrepreneurship and social innovation in combating unemployment{:}{:es}El Parlamento Europeo adopta una resolución sobre la iniciativa empresarial social y la innovación social en la lucha contra el desempleo{:}{:fr}Le Parlement européen adopte une résolution sur l'entrepreneuriat social et l'innovation sociale dans la lutte contre le chômage{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-european-parliament-adopts-a-resolution-on-social-entrepreneurship-and-social-innovation-in-combating-unemployment/) - {:en} 21 Sep 2015 On 10 September the European Parliament has adopted the resolution on “Social entrepreneurship and social innovation in combating unemployment”, an initiative of the MEP Veronica Lope Fontagné (PPE). “(…) Social and solidarity-based economy contributes not only to a more sustainable, smart and inclusive economic model, but also to the European social
- [{:en}Social cooperatives represent 44,5% of total jobs created in the sector of health and social care in Italy{:}{:es}Las cooperativas sociales representan el 44,5% del total de empleos creados en el sector de la asistencia sanitaria y social en Italia{:}{:fr}Les coopératives sociales représentent 44,5 % du total des emplois créés dans le secteur de la santé et de l'aide sociale en Italie.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-cooperatives-represent-445-of-total-jobs-created-in-the-sector-of-health-and-social-care-in-italy/) - {:en}21 Oct 2015 According to the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises (EURICSE), social cooperatives operating in the sector of health and social care, represent the 44.5% of total jobs created in Italy in this sector. Moreover, between 2008 and 2013, the increase of jobs in cooperatives as a whole is “entirely attributable
- [{:en}Toward a better support of enterprises integrating long term unemployed into the labour market?{:}{:es}¿Hacia un mejor apoyo a las empresas que integran a desempleados de larga duración en el mercado laboral?{:}{:fr}Vers un meilleur soutien aux entreprises qui intègrent les chômeurs de longue durée dans le marché du travail ?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/toward-a-better-support-of-enterprises-integrating-long-term-unemployed-into-the-labour-market/) - {:en} 01 Oct 2015 CECOP, the European Confederation of Cooperatives active in industry and services, welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Council recommendation on the integration of the long-term unemployed into the labour market. Over {{4,000 social cooperatives}} in the CECOP network have as their core mission the labour integration of disadvantaged groups, a
- [{:en}CICOPA’s contribution to the conversation on platform work during ICA Asia Pacific event{:}{:es}Contribución de CICOPA a la conversación sobre el trabajo de plataforma durante el evento de la ACI Asia-Pacífico {:}{:fr}Contribution de CICOPA au débat sur le travail de plateforme lors de l'événement de l'ACI Asie-Pacifique.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopas-contribution-to-the-conversation-on-platform-work-during-ica-asia-pacific-event/) - {:en}09 May 2023 On the 15 of March 2023, the ICA Asia-Pacific organised an event titled “Potential for collectives in the gig and platform economy: Insights and international experiences”. CICOPA’s Secretary General Diana Dovgan was invited to present the issue from the European perspective. The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Asia-Pacific and the Indian National Institution
- [{:en}Back to school for social cooperatives!{:}{:es}Vuelta al cole para las cooperativas sociales{:}{:fr}Retour à l'école pour les coopératives sociales !{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/back-to-school-for-social-cooperatives/) - {:en}28 Oct 2015 Thirty cooperators from different parts of Europe met in Milan on 11th of October to take part at the first edition of Social Cooperatives and Social Enterprises International School. The school focused on social innovation and local development, technology innovation and impact evaluation, presenting an overview on new approaches, best practices and
- [{:en}A teaching toolkit to explain worker and social cooperatives in France{:}{:es}Una herramienta pedagógica para explicar las cooperativas de trabajo asociado y las cooperativas sociales en Francia{:}{:fr}Une boîte à outils pédagogique pour expliquer les coopératives de travail associé et les coopératives sociales en France{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-teaching-toolkit-to-explain-worker-and-social-cooperatives-in-france/) - {:en} 27 Oct 2015 Raise your hand if you were taught about cooperatives in school? Until now, it was almost easier to discover them during your stay in kindergarten and primary school, with the school cooperatives, than during your higher education! Things progress slowly. In 2013, a framework agreement was signed between the French ministry
- [{:en}The young European cooperators network meets in Italy{:}{:es}La red de jóvenes cooperadores europeos se reúne en Italia{:}{:fr}Le réseau des jeunes coopérateurs européens se réunit en Italie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-young-european-cooperators-network-meets-in-italy/) - {:en}28 Sep 2015 On September 22nd and 23rd was held the second meeting of the Young European Cooperators network (YECN) in Italy, only 5 months after the first one hosted in Paris during which it was created and launched. The delegations, from 12 different European countries, worked and exchanged ideas, alongside 50 Italian collaborators, on
- [{:en}Coop4Job: cooperative tool to boost youth entrepreneurship{:}{:es}Coop4Job: herramienta cooperativa para impulsar el espíritu empresarial de los jóvenes{:}{:fr}Coop4Job : un outil coopératif pour stimuler l'esprit d'entreprise chez les jeunes{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/coop4job-cooperative-tool-to-boost-youth-entrepreneurship/) - {:en}07 Oct 2015 As an answer to youth unemployement, the Italian Confederation of cooperatives, Confcooperative has launched the platform Coop4job. The goal of www.coop4job.it is to network and give a better chance to young people by taking advantage of the network of consortia of social cooperatives “Mestieri” and “Idea Agenzia per il Lavoro”: more than
- [{:en}Care services cooperatives launched a web page and videos to prevent occupational risks{:}{:es}Cooperativas de servicios a la persona presentan web y vídeos de prevención de riesgos laborales{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de services à la personne présentent une page web et des vidéos pour la prévention des risques professionnels{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/care-services-cooperatives-launched-a-web-page-and-videos-to-prevent-occupational-risks/) - {:en}The Spanish confederation of worker cooperative (COCETA) presented the final results of the European project for health and security for care workers WBTTH&S (Web Based Training Tools for Health and Safety). “More than 700 cooperatives are part of the care sector”, declared Juan Antonio Pedreño, president of COCETA. “It is a training tool for care
- [{:en}Momentum given to worker and production cooperatives in Dominican Republic{:}{:es}Impulso a las cooperativas de trabajo y producción en la República Dominicana{:}{:fr}Impulsion donnée aux coopératives de travail associé et de production en République Dominicaine{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/momentum-given-to-worker-and-production-cooperatives-in-dominican-republic/) - {:en}The Escuela Andaluza de Economía Social (Andalusian School of Social Economy) was advising, these last 7 years, the biggest national cooperativism entity in the Dominican Republic (Conacoop) about the creation and possible momentum of worker cooperatives, so that they reach the standards of the Andalucian models, and about the public policies influencing entrepreneurial spirit. 16
- [{:en}CICOPA shares the word on business transfer to employees at the Solikon Conference{:}{:es}CICOPA sobre la transmisión de empresas a los trabajadores durante la conferencia Solikon 2015{:}{:fr}CICOPA s'exprime sur les transmissions d'entreprises aux salariés lors de la conférence Solikon{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cicopa-shares-the-word-on-business-transfer-to-employees-at-the-solikon-conference/) - {:en}1,400 people assisted to Solikon 2015, a large German encounter on the social and solidarity economy held on 10-13 September in Berlin where CICOPA was invited to share the word on business transfers to employees. A number of international guests, such as Brazilian secretary of State for the Solidarity Economy, Paul Singer, together with CICOPA
- [{:en}Towards 2020: the cooperative movement meets in Turkey{:}{:es}Hacia 2020: el movimiento cooperativo se reúne en Turquía{:}{:fr}Horizon 2020: le mouvement coopératif se réunit en Turquie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/towards-2020-the-cooperative-movement-meets-in-turkey/) - {:en}In a few weeks the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) will hold its global conference in Antalya (Turkey). The theme for this year is “Towards 2020 – what will your cooperative look like?” The event spread over 3 days, from the 10th to the 12th of November will tackle topics linked to the cooperative pillars: participation,
- [{:en}Our Contribution to Sustainable Tourism I April 2017{:}{:es}Nuestra contribución al turismo sostenible I Abril de 2017{:}{:fr}Notre contribution au tourisme durable I Avril 2017{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/our-contribution-to-sustainable-tourism-i-april-2017/) - {:en}Work Together Archive of the Edition: "Our Contribution to Sutainable Tourism" from April 2017 Reader’s note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2017. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-a-source-of-inspiration-for-a-more-responsible-and-people-centred-tourism/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/moving-forward-to-a-destinations-centred-cooproute/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/promoting-community-based-rural-tourism-in-costa-rica/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-former-ochre-factory-to-gather-the-region-around-color/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-tourism-on-the-italian-ionian-coast/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/exploring-argentina-through-a-cooperative-route/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/towns-reinventing-themselves-with-cooperative-tourism/
- [{:en}Coops in the creative industries I August 2016{:}{:es}Las cooperativas en las industrias creativas I Agosto de 2016{:}{:fr}Les coopératives dans les industries créatives I Août 2016{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/coops-in-the-creative-industries-i-august-2016/) - {:en}Work Together Archive of the Edition: “Coops in the creative industries” from August 2016 Reader’s note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2016. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/collective-ownership-decision-making-and-control-at-the-service-of-creativity/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/uruguayan-cooperative-unites-over-1000-unites/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-journalism-and-freedom-of-expression-in-spain/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/brazil-solidarity-an-creativity-march-on-in-spite-of-the-crisis/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/newspaper-tiempo-argentino-goes-for-self-management/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-women-of-bobo-dioulassoburkina-faso-are-recycling-waste-and-turning-it-into-useful-products-as-part-of-a-project-set-up-by-the-gafreh-cooperative/ Intercontinental
- [{:en}Coops & Gender equality  |  May 2016{:}{:es}Las cooperativas y la igualdad de género | Mayo 2016{:}{:fr}Les coopératives et l'égalité des sexes | Mai 2016{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/coops-gender-equality-may-2016/) - {:en}Work Together Archive of the Edition: “Coops & Gender equality” from May 2016 Reader’s note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2016. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-enterprises-able-to-achieve-full-gender-equality/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/italian-cooperatives-lead-the-way-in-helping-workers-strike-a-good-work-life-balance/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-koperattiva-ghawdxija-tal-bizzilla-u-artigjanat-a-cooperative-example-of-women-working-together-in-gozo-malta-to-improve-their-lives/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/female-cooperators-still-face-a-glass-ceiling/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/textile-manufacturer-creciendo-juntas-5-self-managed-years/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/spanish-women-feel-better-and-achieve-higher-positions-working-in-cooperatives/ Intercontinental
- [{:en}The power of inter-cooperation I November 2016{:}{:es}El poder de la inter-cooperación I de noviembre de 2016{:}{:fr}Le pouvoir de l'inter-coopération I Novembre 2016{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-power-of-inter-cooperation-i-november-2016/) - {:en}Work Together Archive of the Edition: "The power of inter-cooperation" from November 2016 Reader’s note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2016. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/sme-cooperative-use-intercooperation-tools-to-remain-strong-and-transform-society/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/horizontal-groups-and-consortia-an-important-instrument-to-support-innovation-and-competitiveness/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-cooperative-movement-networks-advisory-services/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/trade-networks-in-argentina-born-from-solidarity-and-united-in-their-fight-against-common-challenges/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/intercooperation-among-tech-cooperatives-from-new-zealand-to-the-uk/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-cooperatives-create-the-first-italian-network-of-social-agriculture/
- [{:en}Coops & the UN Sustainable Development Goals | December 2015{:}{:es}Las cooperativas y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU | Diciembre de 2015{:}{:fr}Les coopératives et les objectifs de développement durable de l'ONU | Décembre 2015{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/coops-the-un-sustainable-development-goals-december-2015/) - {:en}SPECIAL DOSSIER > Coops & the UN Sustainable Development Goals Reader's note: This is an archive with working links of the Work Together Edition sent in 2015. If you wish to see the original display you may find it here. (Please note links are broken). https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-social-and-producers-cooperatives-will-keep-contributing-to-the-goals-and-targets-of-the-2030-agenda-2/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/canadian-worker-cooperatives-call-for-an-emergency-based-on-renewable-energy-care-for-ecosystems-and-human/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-inclusion-through-recycling-the-argentinian-example/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-cooperatives-in-chile-in-touch-with-renewable-energies-education-and-sustainability/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-agriculture-social-cooperatives-in-italy-fostering-territorial-cohesion-and-development/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/in-italy-4-out-of-10-women-are-at-the-helm-of-social-cooperatives/ Intercontinental https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-and-the-world-of-work-ilo-conference-strong-presence-of-worker-social-an-producers-cooperatives/ https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/canadian-and-french-worker/ European
- [{:en}1 of May 2023: International Workers Day{:}{:es}1 de mayo de 2023: Día Internacional de los Trabajadores{:}{:fr}1er mai 2023 : Journée internationale des travailleurs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/1-of-may-2023-international-workers-day/) - {:en}28 April 2023 CICOPA, together with its regions across the world, celebrates the first of May – International Workers Day. On the 1st of May 2023, CICOPA, the International Organization of Industrial and Service Cooperatives, is proud to celebrate International Workers Day, also known as Labor Day. As an organization that believes in the power
- [{:en}The cooperative movement in Japan: a fight against unemployment and poverty{:}{:es}El movimiento cooperativo en Japón: una lucha en contra del desempleo y de la pobreza{:}{:fr}Le mouvement coopératif au Japon: une lutte contre le chômage et la pauvreté{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-cooperative/) - {:en}18 December 2015 Aguriin, the cooperative, featured in CICOPA’s video “Working together for a cooperative future” is a biodiesel fuel (BDF) plant managed cooperatively and that employs young people with mental disabilities or difficulties to be socially involved. The cooperative is a part of the CICOPA member Japanese Worker cooperative Union (JWCU) and currently owns
- [{:en}The role of cooperatives in tackling the challenges faced by Africa{:}{:es}El papel de las cooperativas en la lucha contra los desafíos que enfrenta África{:}{:fr}Le modèle coopératif aide les gens en Afrique á surmonter les obstacles et á construire une vie meilleure{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-role-of/) - {:en}18 December 2015 The cooperative model is helping people across Africa overcome barriers and build better lives. Zimbabwean politician and a former Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Sithembiso Nyoni said at the at the Alliance’s Global Conference in Antalya. She talked about the role of cooperatives in tackling the challenges faced by Africa,
- [{:en}The USA cooperative Youth Council: Who are they and what they do?{:}{:es}El Consejo Cooperativo estadounidense de la Juventud: ¿Quiénes son y qué hacen?{:}{:fr}Le Conseil Coopératif Américain de Jeunes: Qui sont-ils et que font-ils?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-usa-cooperative/) - {:en}19 December 2015 Through the USA Cooperative Youth Council (USACYC) young cooperators can directly participate democratically, assume leadership roles and be provided with education and experiential opportunities to learn more about cooperatives. Founded in 2012, it is a directly participatory organization that wishes to initiate, coordinate, promote and participate in educational efforts and programs that
- [{:en}Between local stakes and universal emergency: cooperatives are committed to the ecological transition{:}{:es}Entre lo local y la emergencia universal: las cooperativas se comprometen con la transición ecológica{:}{:fr}Entre enjeux locaux et urgence universelle : les coopératives s'engagent dans la transition écologique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/between-local-stakes-and-universal-emergency-cooperatives-are-committed-to-the-ecological-transition/) - {:en}09 Dec 2015 During the Cop 21, conference on climate held in Paris during which UN members must sign a new international agreement against global warming, worker cooperatives have been showcasing their good practices in sectors as diverse as renewable energy, circular economy and soft mobility. Article featured in the last issue of CG Scop’s
- [{:en}Juan Antonio Pedreño elected president of Social Economy Europe{:}{:es}Juan Antonio Pedreño, representante de la federación española de cooperativas de trabajo asociado, elegido presidente de Social Economy Europe{:}{:fr}Juan Antonio Pedreño, représentant de la fédération espagnole des coopératives de travail associé, élu président de Social Economy Europe{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/juan-antonio-pedreno-elected-president-of-social-economy-europe/) - {:en}09 Dec 2015 Juan Antonio Pedreño, President of the Spanish worker cooperative confederation (COCETA) and of CEPES, the Spanish business confederation of social economy, was unanimously elected President of Social Economy Europe for the next 3 years. CECOP President Luca dal Pozzo has congratulated Pedreño on his win; the two have previously worked together, COCETA
- [{:en}Council adopts conclusions on social economy: a historic commitment for the Member States{:}{:es}El Consejo adopta conclusiones sobre economía social: un compromiso histórico para los Estados miembros{:}{:fr}Le Conseil adopte des conclusions sur l'économie sociale : un engagement historique pour les États membres{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/council-adopts-conclusions-on-social-economy-a-historic-commitment-for-the-member-states/) - {:en}08 Dec 2015 On Monday 7th of December, the European ministers in charge of employment and social affairs met to discuss the development of the social economy in the framework of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Council (EPSCO). CECOP welcomes the first conclusions adopted by Member States and believes this is an important
- [{:en}Canadian and French worker cooperatives movement sign an agreement on business transfers to employees{:}{:es}El movimiento de cooperativas de trabajo canadiense y francés firman un acuerdo sobre la transmisión de empresas a los trabajadores{:}{:fr}Les mouvements de coopérative de travail associé français et canadien signe un accord sur les transferts d'entreprises aux employés{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/canadian-and-french-worker/) - {:en}10 December 2015 The Canadian Worker Cooperatives Federation (CWCF) and the French confederation of cooperatives and participatory societies (CG Scop) have recently signed the first economic agreement between Europe and the American continent concerning the sharing of knowledge and expertise in the world of worker cooperatives. The aim of the agreement is to exchange best
- [{:en}Cooperatives and the world of work ILO conference: strong presence of worker, social an producers’ cooperatives{:}{:es}Conferencia de la OIT sobre las cooperativas y el mundo del trabajo: numerosos estudios sobre las cooperativas de trabajo, sociales y de productores{:}{:fr}Conférence de l'OIT sur les coopératives et le monde du travail: de nombreuses études sur les coopératives de travail associé, sociales et de producteurs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-and-the-world-of-work-ilo-conference-strong-presence-of-worker-social-an-producers-cooperatives/) - {:en}1 December 2015 The research Conference on Cooperatives and the World of Work organized by the International Labor Organization (ILO) on 8-10 November in the framework of the ICA global conference had a prominent participation of representatives and researchers in the field of worker and social cooperatives. Hyungsik Eum, Data Analyst of CICOPA presented a
- [{:en}In Italy, 4 out of 10 women are at the helm of social cooperatives{:}{:es}En Italia, 4 de cada 10 mujeres están al frente de cooperativas sociales{:}{:fr}En Italie, 4 femmes sur 10 sont à la tête de coopératives sociales{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/in-italy-4-out-of-10-women-are-at-the-helm-of-social-cooperatives/) - {:en}07 Dec 2015 The cooperative is among the types of company that has the highest number of women in senior positions in Italy: 23% versus 16% in other types of companies. The average of cooperatives managed by women has increased by 5% from 2008. Women at the helm are mainly social cooperatives, 4 out of
- [{:en}Social agriculture: social cooperatives in Italy fostering territorial cohesion and development{:}{:es}Agricultura social: las cooperativas sociales italianas al servicio de la cohesión territorial y el desarrollo{:}{:fr}Agriculture sociale : les coopératives sociales en Italie au service de la cohésion territoriale et du développement{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-agriculture-social-cooperatives-in-italy-fostering-territorial-cohesion-and-development/) - {:en}14 Dec 2015 Social innovation in Italy is making a difference, even in agriculture. Multiple experiences of social agriculture have “sprouted" around the country. Those initiatives closely connect agriculture with the local welfare, making it a tool for territorial cohesion and development. But what is “social agriculture "? According to Federsolidarietà, the largest social cooperative
- [{:en}Worker cooperatives in Chile in touch with renewable energies, education and sustainability{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo de Chile con las energías renovables, la educación y sustentabilidad {:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail au Chili en symbiose avec les énergies renouvelables, l'éducation et la durabilité{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-cooperatives-in-chile-in-touch-with-renewable-energies-education-and-sustainability/) - {:en}18 December 2015 The worker cooperative federation in Chile, TRASOL, represents 14 cooperatives in a rural zone of the country. The latter all share a common vision when it comes to jobs with obligations towards society and the environment in which we live; they understand that the survival of humanity also depends on the change
- [{:en}Social inclusion through recycling: the Argentinian example{:}{:es}Construir la inclusión social a través del reciclaje: el ejemplo argentino{:}{:fr}L'inclusion sociale à travers le recyclage: l'example argentin{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-inclusion-through-recycling-the-argentinian-example/) - {:en}17 December 2015 With man came waste, from the first civilizations to today’s big hubs, it’s an issue still growing. With fire came pollution by waste burning, a trend creating preoccupying problems. With paper came the doubling of the production of solid waste. For a while we didn’t realize the effect that this had on
- [{:en}Canadian worker cooperatives call for an emergency based on renewable energy, care for ecosystems and human{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo canadienses llaman a una economía basada en las energías renovables, el cuidado del ecosistema y el ser humano{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé canadienne urge une économie base sur les énergies renouvelables, le souci de la planète et des êtres humains{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/canadian-worker-cooperatives-call-for-an-emergency-based-on-renewable-energy-care-for-ecosystems-and-human/) - {:en}9 December 2015 Recently approved by the Canadian Worker Cooperative Federation (CWCF), a resolution to support the leap manifesto, a call for a Canada based on caring for the earth and one another. This resolution directs worker cooperatives to participate actively to advance a transformative vision of an economy based on renewable energy, care for
- [{:en}Worker, social and producers' cooperatives will keep contributing to the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo, sociales y de productores seguirán contribuyendo a los objetivos y metas de la Agenda 2030{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé, sociales, et de producteurs acceptent de contribuer aux objectifs pour 2030{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-social-and-producers-cooperatives-will-keep-contributing-to-the-goals-and-targets-of-the-2030-agenda-2/) - {:en}21 December 2015 In September 2015, at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, world leaders have adopted the 2030 Agenda aiming at achieving targeted Sustainable Development Goals over the next 15 years. To end poverty, promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth together with inclusive and sustainable industrialization and ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
- [{:en}Worker, social and producers' cooperatives, a way to fight social exclusion for young people?{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo, sociales y de productores, ¿una forma de luchar contra la exclusión social de los jóvenes?{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé, les coopératives sociales et les coopératives de production, un moyen de lutter contre l'exclusion sociale des jeunes ?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-social-and-producers-cooperatives-a-way-to-fight-social-exclusion-for-young-people-2/) - {:en} 30 May 2016 Cooperatives can be part of the solution for the younger generations in Europe, as they are facing the highest levels of unemployment and precarious jobs. This statement is part of the report recently published by the European Youth Forum, "Social inclusion and young people-; excluding youth: a threat to our future".
- [{:en}Italy has adopted a reform of the third sector which introduces significant new developments{:}{:es}Italia ha aprobado una reforma del tercer sector que introduce importantes novedades{:}{:fr}L'Italie a adopté une réforme du troisième secteur qui introduit des nouveautés importantes.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/italy-has-adopted-a-reform-of-the-third-sector-which-introduces-significant-new-developments-2/) - {:en} 23 Aug 2016 Social entrepreneurship in Italy may well be about to experience a new period of developments. The reform of the third sector, which was approved by the Parliament in June, has established a framework with a view to the introduction of definitive decrees and it is already possible to draw up an
- [{:en}First Greek law covering both social cooperatives and worker cooperatives to be discussed soon at the national parliament{:}{:es}La primera ley griega sobre cooperativas sociales y de trabajo asociado se debatirá en breve en el Parlamento nacional{:}{:fr}La première loi grecque couvrant à la fois les coopératives sociales et les coopératives de travailleurs sera bientôt discutée au parlement national{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/first-greek-law-covering-both-social-cooperatives-and-worker-cooperatives-to-be-discussed-soon-at-the-national-parliament-2/) - {:en}05 Aug 2016 The Greek government has prepared a draft law on Social and Solidarity Economy and the development of its agencies, which will soon be discussed by the Greek parliament. While part of the law is on the wider social and solidarity economy (which includes all cooperative sectors, mutuals, associations and foundations), most provisions
- [{:en}Elections: Giuseppe Guerini new President of CECOP{:}{:es}Elecciones: Giuseppe Guerini nuevo Presidente de CECOP{:}{:fr}Elections : Giuseppe Guerini nouveau président de CECOP{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/elections-giuseppe-guerini-new-president-of-cecop-2/) - {:en}27 Jun 2016 The General Assembly of CECOP, gathered in Brussels on 23 June, has elected Beppe Guerini as the new President of CECOP. With this election, he will also become Vice-President of CICOPA for Europe. Beppe Guerini has been a social cooperator since 1988 and the President of Federsolidarietà, the federation of social cooperatives
- [{:en}Cooperatives in industry and services share their expertise for the design of the EC Start Up Initiative{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de la industria y los servicios comparten su experiencia para el diseño de la Iniciativa Start Up de la CE{:}{:fr}Les coopératives dans l'industrie et les services partagent leur expertise pour la conception de l'initiative communautaire Start Up{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-in-industry-and-services-share-their-expertise-for-the-design-of-the-ec-start-up-initiative-2/) - {:en}11 Aug 2016 CECOP has recently published the answer of cooperatives active in industry and services to a European Commission (EC) Public consultation under the Start-up Initiative. Divided into three primary phases (the stand-up phase, the start-up phase and the scale-up phase), the information gathered from this consultation among CECOP members will help in identifying
- [{:en}The ILO shows the achievements of the Recommendation No.193, one of the most important policy instruments for cooperatives{:}{:es}La OIT presenta los logros de la Recomendación n°193, uno de los instrumentos políticos más importantes para las cooperativas{:}{:fr}L'OIT présent les réalisations de la recommendation 193, un des plus importants instruments politiques pour les coopératives {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-ilo-shows-the-achievements-of-the-recommendation-no-193-one-of-the-most-important-policy-instruments-for-cooperatives-2/) - {:en} 13 de junio de 2016 {:}{:es}13 de junio de 2016 La Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) publicó a finales de 2015 la "Historia de la Recomendación nº 193 sobre la Promoción de Cooperativas," (ahora disponible en español). La Recomendación que se negoció entre 2001 y 2002 fue aprobada en junio de 2002. El informe
- [{:en}The women of Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) are recycling waste and turning it into useful products as part of a project set up by the Gafreh cooperative{:}{:es}Las mujeres de Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) reciclan y crean gracias a un proyecto de la cooperativa Le Gafreh{:}{:fr}Dans le cadre d'un project de la coopérative « Le Gafreh » les femmes de Burkina Faso recyclent et créent{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-women-of-bobo-dioulasso-burkina-faso-are-recycling-waste-and-turning-it-into-useful-products-as-part-of-a-project-set-up-by-the-gafreh-cooperative/) - {:en}24 June 2016 Since its creation in 1995, the Groupe d’Action des Femmes pour la Relance Économique du Houet (Women’s action group for the economic revival of Houet – known as Gafreh) has set itself the goal of improving living conditions for women in the region. Through its plastic bag recycling project, it has succeeded
- [{:en}Newspaper Tiempo Argentino goes for self-management{:}{:es}El diario Tiempo Argentino apuesta por la autogestión{:}{:fr}Le journal Tiempo Argentina s'engage dans l'autogestion{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/newspaper-tiempo-argentino-goes-for-self-management-2/) - {:en}18 July 2016 At the start of the year, Argentinian newspaper Tiempo Argentino (http://www.tiempoar.com.ar/) was led into bankruptcy by its old bosses. After four months of conflict, 125 workers set up the Por Más Tiempo cooperative, taking on the challenge to continue with the huge print run of newspapers every Sunday, supplied to kiosks across
- [{:en}Brazil: Solidarity and creativity march on in spite of the crisis{:}{:es}Brasil: la solidaridad y la creatividad siguen adelante a pesar de la crisis{:}{:fr}Brésil: la solidarité et la créativité fonctionnent en dépit de la crise {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/brazil-solidarity-and-creativity-march-on-in-spite-of-the-crisis/) - {:en}2 August 2016 Founded in 2010 and affiliated with the CICOPA member Unisol Brazil since 2015, “Hip Hop Movimiento Revolucionario” (Hip Hop Revolutionary Movement, in English, known by its abbreviation in Portuguese, “MH2R”) is a cultural and educational association made up of activists and artistic and cultural producers. Functioning as a network, it uses hip
- [{:en}Cooperatives, journalism, and freedom of expression in Spain{:}{:es}Cooperativas, periodismo y libertad de expresión en España{:}{:fr}Coopératives, journalisme et liberté d'expression en Espagne{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-journalism-and-freedom-of-expression-in-spain-2/) - {:en}23 Jun 2016 Over the last few years, media companies have made many cut-backs in Spain, and lots of journalists have lost their job. Furthermore, young journalists who have just completed their degree or who are not able to find employment in their profession end up doing very poorly paid freelance work. Indeed, some find
- [{:en}CICOPA welcomes the first ever UN resolution on Social and Solidarity Economy{:}{:es}CICOPA recibe con satisfacción la primera resolución de la ONU sobre Economía Social y Solidaria{:}{:fr}CICOPA salue la toute première résolution de l'ONU sur l'économie sociale et solidaire {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-welcomes-the-first-ever-un-resolution-on-social-and-solidarity-economy/) - {:en}19 April 2023 On April 18, United Nations General Assembly in New York adopted the first ever UN resolution on Promoting the social and solidarity economy for sustainable development. CICOPA welcomes this important achievement of the UN. On April 18 2023, United Nations General Assembly in New York adopted the first ever UN resolution
- [{:en}Industrial and Service Cooperatives: Global Report 2015-2016{:}{:es}Cooperativas en la industria y los servicios: Informe mundial 2015-2016{:}{:fr}Coopératives industrielles et de services: Rapport mondial 2015-2016{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/industrial-and-service-cooperatives-global-report-2015-2016/) - {:en}After the first report released in 2015, the CICOPA second global biannual report on industrial and service cooperatives (2015-2016) is out. Based on a new methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative surveys with strengthened internal desk research, it aims to pursue and improve an exercise of reporting the evolution of its network whose very beginning dates back to 2004, as well as to draw an overall picture of the worldwide movement in this sector.{:}{:es}Tras un primer informe en 2015, CICOPA esta publicando su segundo informe bianual mundial sobre las cooperativas industriales y de servicios (2015-2016). A partir de una nueva metodología que combina encuestas cualitativas y cuantitativas con una investigación interna, el informe persigue y mejora el ejercicio de informar sobre la evolución de su red, iniciado en 2004, dibujando un panorama general del movimiento mundial en este sector.{:}{:fr}Après un premier rapport publié en 2015, le deuxième rapport bisannuel mondial de CICOPA sur les coopératives industrielles et de services (2015-2016) est sorti. Basé sur une nouvelle méthodologie qui combine des enquêtes qualitatives et quantitatives à une recherche interne poussée, ce rapport poursuit et améliore l’exercice de monitoring de son réseau débuté en 2004, et dresse un portrait mondial du mouvement dans ce secteur.{:}
- [First Global Report on “Cooperatives and Employment”](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/cooperatives-and-employment-first-global-report/) - The first study "Cooperatives and Employment: a global report" discusses the significance of cooperative employment in the global landscape, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
- [Second Global Report on "Cooperatives and Employment"](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/second-global-report-on-cooperatives-and-employment/) - Employment is one of the most important contributions made by cooperatives throughout the world. Whilst taking into account initiatives and debates at the international level regarding the issues of the future of work and the changing world of work, the present report also aims at updating the 2014 study, "Cooperatives and employment: a Global Report"
- [{:en}CoopBiciclot is getting bigger through the creation of Can Picó{:}{:es}CoopBiciclot se hace más grande con la creación de Can Picó{:}{:fr}CoopBiciclot s'agrandit avec la création de Can Picó{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/coopbiciclot-is-getting-bigger-through-the-creation-of-can-pico/) - {:en}02 May 2016 Biciclot, which is a member of the Cooproute and is a bike recycling cooperative that works with people in need and offers bike tours for groups of 4 to 40 people in Barcelona, is getting bigger, thanks to the City Council support. The Ada Colau Administration is focusing one of its main
- [{:en}A community-led initiative to promote sustainable jobs and provide clean energy solutions in Australia{:}{:es}Una iniciativa de la comunidad para promover empleos sostenibles y proporcionar soluciones energéticas limpias en Australia {:}{:fr}Une initiative conduite par la communauté pour promouvoir des emplois durables et fournir des solutions pour une énergie propre en Australie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-community-led-initiative-to-promote-sustainable-jobs-and-provide-clean-energy-solutions-in-australia/) - {:en}4 May 2016 Earthworker, a community-led initiative to provide sustainable, wealth-creating jobs that empower local communities and provide clean energy solutions, is setting up an Australia-wide network of community owned cooperatives. They are beginning with Eureka’s Future – a worker cooperative to manufacture high quality solar hot water systems in Dandenong, and then Morwell, in
- [{:en}A step towards cooperative health clinics in Cameroon{:}{:es}Un paso hacia las cooperativas de salud en Camerún{:}{:fr}Un pas vers les cliniques coopératives de santé au Cameroun{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-step-towards-cooperative-health-clinics-in-cameroon/) - {:en}6 May 2016 Creating a local health service at a reasonable cost and enabling the employment of young people who have recently qualified in healthcare and related professions having completed their studies at health training schools. These are the two objectives of a programme which is currently taking shape following a meeting with the Cameroon
- [{:en}National Carers' Framework: opportunities and challenges for cooperatives{:}{:es}Sistema Nacional de Cuidados: oportunidades y desafíos para el cooperativismo {:}{:fr}Un cadre national pour les travailleurs sociaux: opportunités et challenges pour les coopératives {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/national-carers-framework-opportunities-and-challenges-for-cooperatives/) - {:en}13 May 2016 A new state-run framework entitled the Sistema Nacional Integrado de Cuidados (SNIC) (National Integrated Carers’ Framework, in English), is being implemented in Uruguay. The framework has been designed to nationalise the care sector, making it a public service, and regulating private care providers. The scheme offers significant opportunities for the formation of
- [{:en}Consumer and worker cooperatives in Argentina are working together in a Web-based Central Purchasing Body{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo y consumo argentinas trabajan juntas en una Central de Compras Web{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de consommateurs et de travail associé argentines travaillent ensemble à une centrale d'achat opérant sur la Web{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/consumer-and-worker-cooperatives-in-argentina-are-working-together-in-a-web-based-central-purchasing-body/) - {:en}10 March 2016 Consumer and worker cooperatives are constructing the first national Internet-based Central Purchasing Body (Central de Compras). Consumer cooperatives will be able to buy all kinds of goods or obtain services on the webpage at an affordable price. Furthermore, the tool will allow worker cooperatives to create commercial opportunities and increase sales. It
- [{:en}Cooperative schools help to reform Cuba's education system{:}{:es}Las cooperativas escolares ayudan a reformar el sistema educativo de Cuba{:}{:fr}Les écoles coopératives aident à réformer le système éducatif de Cuba{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperative-schools-help-to-reform-cubas-education-system/) - {:en}7 April 2016 Recently, presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro shook hands in a historic meeting, and the normalisation of relations between America and Cuba has already started to have an impact on Cuban society. Cooperatives continue to play an important role in decentralising the Cuban economy from state-controlled to citizen-controlled enterprises. In 2011, the
- [{:en}Social impact measurement: lessons from our network at OECD conference{:}{:es}Medir el impacto social: lecciones de nuestra red en la conferencia de la OCDE{:}{:fr}Mesure de l'impact social : leçons de notre réseau à la conférence de l'OCDE{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/social-impact-measurement-lessons-from-our-network-at-oecd-conference/) - {:en}4 April 2023 CICOPA’s vice-president Giuseppe Guerini attended the OECD Conference “Inspiration, innovation and inclusion: Shaping our future with the social and solidarity economy”. This article details his intervention on social impact measurement. On the 20 and 21 of March 2023, CICOPA's vice-president, and CECOP's president, Giuseppe Guerini attended the OECD conference “Inspiration, innovation and
- [{:en}Texto Puerto Sauce, weaving hope for the community{:}{:es}Textil Puerto Sauce, hilando la esperanza de una comunidad{:}{:fr}« Puerto Sauce » : une entreprise textile qui tisse les espoirs de la communauté{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/texto-puerto-sauce-weaving-hope-for-the-community/) - {:en}12 May 2016 Cooperative Puerto Sauce is a business which has been brought back from the brink. The textile business is a major employer in the small Uruguayan town of Juan Lacaze in the Colonia region. It recently took out a loan from the Development Fund Fondos, a state-run entity in Uruguay created to assist
- [{:en}Kooperationen is planning its Second Conference on Community-owned Energy Cooperatives in Denmark{:}{:es}Kooperationen organiza su Segunda Conferencia sobre Cooperativas Comunitarias de Energía en Dinamarca{:}{:fr}Kooperationen organise sa deuxième conférence sur les coopératives énergétiques communautaires au Danemark.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/kooperationen-is-planning-its-second-conference-on-community-owned-energy-cooperatives-in-denmark/) - {:en} 11 May 2016 The CICOPA Danish member Kooperationen is already planning its second conference for community-owned renewable energy cooperatives, which will be organised together with the Middelgrunden wind cooperative. Elsa Brander, Kooperationen The First conference, which served as a starting point for further discussions on how local communities and cooperatives can act effectively to respond to
- [{:en}Responsible Construction Worker Cooperatives in the Construction sector launch their CSR label{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajadores responsables del sector de la construcción lanzan su etiqueta de RSE{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travailleurs responsables du secteur de la construction lancent leur label RSE{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/responsible-construction-worker-cooperatives-in-the-construction-sector-launch-their-csr-label/) - {:en} 31 Mar 2016 Several cooperative and participative enterprises in the French construction sector will soon be able to display the Worker Cooperatives BTP (Construction and Public Works) label on all of their documents. This label has been granted to the sector in recognition of the positive evaluation of good practices in the field, which
- [{:en}Social economy enterprises got together at Plovdiv (Bulgaria){:}{:es}Las empresas de economía social se reúnen en Plovdiv (Bulgaria){:}{:fr}Les entreprises de l'économie sociale se sont réunies à Plovdiv (Bulgarie){:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-economy-enterprises-got-together-at-plovdiv-bulgaria/) - {:en}29 Apr 2016 More than 100 exhibitors from 16 countries participated in the Fifth European Fair of social economy enterprises and cooperatives in the city of Plovdiv (Bulgaria), which took place from 31 March to 3 April 2016. “Social enterprises are taking an increasingly stable place in the country's economy, but there are still numerous
- [{:en}Stiglitz, Kramer, Reich, Radjou, and Rifkin at the International Summit of Cooperatives{:}{:es}Stiglitz, Kramer, Reich, Radjou, y Rifkin en la Cumbre Internacional de Cooperativas{:}{:fr}Stiglitz, Kramer, Reich, Radjou, et Rifkin au Sommet international des coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/stiglitz-kramer-reich-radjou-and-rifkin-at-the-international-summit-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}9 June 2016 For the third edition of the International Summit of Cooperatives, which will take place in Quebec City, Canada, from October 11 to 13, 2016, Joseph E. Stiglitz, eminent theoretician and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Mark R. Kramer, FSG co-founder and shared value advocate, and Robert Reich, influential economist
- [{:en}Founding documents{:}{:es}Documentos y estatutos{:}{:fr}Documentation et statuts{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/ressources/) - {:en}Main founding documents on CICOPA and cooperatives' identity.{:}{:es}Los estatutos de CICOPA como organización y documentos importantes sobre la identidad de las cooperativas.{:}{:fr}Documentation définissant l'identité coopérative et les statuts de l'AISBL CICOPA.{:}
- [{:en}The “Koperattiva Għawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artiġjanat”, a cooperative example of women working together in Gozo (Malta) to improve their lives{:}{:es}La "Koperattiva Għawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artiġjanat", un ejemplo cooperativo de mujeres que trabajan juntas en Gozo (Malta) para mejorar sus vidas.{:}{:fr}Le "Koperattiva Għawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artiġjanat", un exemple de coopérative de femmes travaillant ensemble à Gozo (Malte) pour améliorer leur vie.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-koperattiva-ghawdxija-tal-bizzilla-u-artigjanat-a-cooperative-example-of-women-working-together-in-gozo-malta-to-improve-their-lives/) - {:en}11 April 2016 The “Koperattiva Ghawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artigjanat”, is a cooperative that consists of 16 members, who are all women. They are lace-makers, living in Gozo, and provide the local market with high quality hand-made lace, which is usually sold in shops for tourists. The women not only earn an income from their hand-made
- [{:en}Last year 8,533 first jobs were created in new cooperatives in Spain{:}{:es}El año pasado se crearon 8.533 primeros empleos en nuevas cooperativas en España{:}{:fr}L'année dernière, 8 533 premiers emplois ont été créés dans de nouvelles coopératives en Espagne.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/last-year-8533-first-jobs-were-created-in-new-cooperatives-in-spain/) - {:en}13 June 2016 Just like the previous years, 2015 was a good year for worker cooperatives. In fact, 8,533 first jobs were created in new cooperatives. To put this into perspective, since the crisis began in 2008, the number of cooperatives created has increased by 75% and 77.4% of those created are worker cooperatives. These
- [{:en}The ILO highlights the role of cooperatives as innovative care service providers{:}{:es}La OIT califica de innovadoras las cooperativas proveedoras de servicios a las personas {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-ilo-highlights-the-role-of-cooperatives-as-innovative-care-service-providers/) - {:en}1 April 2016 Cooperatives are a good solution for both caregivers and for the users, because they can offer quality employment to the former and good services to the latter. This is what is suggested by a report released by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in March. In fact, in the industrial/services cooperative sector there
- [{:en}Spanish women feel better and achieve higher positions working in cooperatives{:}{:es}Las mujeres españolas se sienten mejor y alcanzan puestos más altos trabajando en cooperativas{:}{:fr}Les femmes espagnoles se sentent mieux et occupent des postes plus élevés lorsqu'elles travaillent dans des coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/spanish-women-feel-better-and-achieve-higher-positions-working-in-cooperatives/) - {:en}10 May 2016 When speaking about cooperatives and gender, Spain is no different from other parts of the world. Spanish women can obtain better jobs and feel better working in cooperatives. The statistics are clear: according to the Women’s Department of the Spanish Confederation of Worker Cooperatives, Coceta, 49% of the workers in Spanish cooperatives are women,
- [{:en}Textile manufacturer Creciendo Juntas: 5 self-managed years{:}{:es}La fábrica textil Creciendo Juntas cumplió 5 años de autogestión{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/textile-manufacturer-creciendo-juntas-5-self-managed-years/) - {:en}12 May 2016 In the midst of recession, the Argentinian textile manufacturer has celebrated its fifth year. It has achieved a lot in those five years and has kept jobs safe. Since Argentina recently opened its doors to imports the sector has been hit by a wide range of problems (a decrease in sales, rising
- [{:en}Female cooperators still face a glass ceiling{:}{:es}Todavía hay un techo de cristal para las cooperativas {:}{:fr}Il existe encore un plafond de verre pour les coopératrices{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/female-cooperators-still-face-a-glass-ceiling/) - {:en}4 April 2016 Cooperatives can play a relevant role in achieving gender equality in top positions. However, when it comes to gender dynamics it is necessary not to over-simplify matters. The feminine stereotype is deeply rooted in mental and social structures. Although cooperatives attempt to remove many of the external barriers for women, their efforts
- [{:en}Italian cooperatives lead the way in helping workers strike a good work-life balance{:}{:es}Las cooperativas italianas ayudan a los trabajadores a conciliar la vida laboral y familiar{:}{:fr}Les coopératives italiennes ouvrent la voie en aidant les travailleurs à trouver un bon équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/italian-cooperatives-lead-the-way-in-helping-workers-strike-a-good-work-life-balance/) - {:en}21 Mar 2016 Italian cooperatives accord priority to the integration of women in the labour market. Not only are 61% of their employees women, 23.6% of them hold top level positions (26% including positions of responsibility in the management and control of the cooperative), compared to 16% in limited liability companies. This difference is an
- [{:en}Cooperatives enterprises able to achieve full gender equality{:}{:es}Las cooperativas son capaces de lograr la plena igualdad de género {:}{:fr}Les entreprises coopératives en mesure de réaliser la pleine égalité les genres{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-enterprises-able-to-achieve-full-gender-equality/) - {:en}17 May 2016 Cooperatives are among the best places for creating gender equality. Wherever relevant statistics exist, numbers confirm this hypothesis. Key findings of a last year online survey conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Cooperative Alliance indicate that cooperatives were having an increasingly positive impact on women. 80 per cent
- [{:en}Resource, the Australian cooperative which recycles (almost) everything and creates decent jobs{:}{:es}Resource: la cooperativa australiana que recicla (casi todo) y genera empleos dignos{:}{:fr}Resource: la coopérative australienne qui recycle (presque) tout et crée des emplois décents{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/resource-the-australian-cooperative-which-recycles-almost-everything-and-creates-decent-jobs/) - {:en}25 July 2016 The Australian cooperative, Resource, which is located in Tasmania, has managed to turn need into a virtue. This is what we call “social innovation” today, but this cooperative has been doing it for two decades. It is engaged in all sorts of recycling. It recycles 90% of materials salvaged from demolished buildings
- [{:en}Health and Care cooperatives in Japan{:}{:es}Cooperativas de salud y de asistencia en Japón{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de soins de santé au Japon{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/health-and-care-cooperatives-in-japan/) - {:en}31 May 2016 Balu Iyer, director of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) in Asia Pacific, visited the health and social care cooperatives, members of the ICA in Japan. This is his report. “Cooperatives as member-based organizations put health and well-being ahead of profits. They play a crucial role in care for the individual, prevention of
- [{:en}Anou: the Moroccan cooperative which is placing technology at the service of handicraft{:}{:es}Anou: la cooperativa marroquí que pone la tecnología al servicio de la artesanía {:}{:fr}Anou: la coopérative marocaine qui met la technologie au service de l'artisanat{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/anou-the-moroccan-cooperative-which-is-placing-technology-at-the-service-of-handicraft/) - {:en}22 July 2016 Removing the middle men so that Moroccan handicraft finds its way directly from the producer to the buyer. This was the idea devised by the Anou cooperative, which uses the internet on a daily basis to put dozens of products on sale. By creating a network of artisans, the cooperative has been
- [{:en}The challenges of replicating a replication strategy: from the US to Canada{:}{:es}Los retos de imitar una estrategia de replicación : de Estados Unidos a Canadá{:}{:fr}La gageure de répliquer une stratégie de réplication: des États-unis au Canada{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-challenges-of-replicating-a-replication-strategy-from-the-us-to-canada/) - {:en}1 August 2016 The Arizmendi Association of Cooperatives was developed in the San Francisco Bay area in California, USA in the 1990’s. Initially this grew out of a study group, as an opportunity to take lessons from the European cooperative networks and to determine what might work for the San Francisco Bay area. The Arizmendi
- [{:en}Worker cooperatives join forces with other organisations to create hubs for collective consumption{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo se unen a otros sectores en nodos de consumo colectivo {:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail s'unissent avec d'autres services en vue de créer des group d'achat alimentaires{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-cooperatives-join-forces-with-other-organisations-to-create-hubs-for-collective-consumption/) - {:en}20 July 2016 The increase of the cost of a basic basket of goods in Argentina is having an ever greater impact on consumers’ pockets. As a response, worker cooperatives have joined up with other organisations to create collective consumption hubs in several different places. Basic goods such as vegetables, dairy products, or baskets of
- [{:en}International Women’s Rights Day 2023{:}{:es}Día Internacional de los Derechos de la Mujer 2023{:}{:fr}Journée internationale des droits de la femme 2023 {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-womens-rights-day-2023/) - {:en}8 of March 2023 On the 8th of March, communities around the world commemorate women’s achievements and the struggle for a more equal world. CICOPA joins the women’s rights movement! The 8th of March is officially recognized by the United Nations as the International Women’s Rights Day (IWD). Worker and social cooperative family fully recognizes
- [{:en}Cooperative Care (The Mar del Plata Limited Homecare Workers Cooperative){:}{:es}Cuidados Cooperativos{:}{:fr}Soins coopératifs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cuidados-cooperativos/) - {:en}In 2004 in the city of Mar del Plata, in the province of Buenos Aires, a program on Domiciliary Care was created, covering the subject of elderly, disabled and chronically ill. Something new for the Argentinian society: to think about the elderly and the representation of old age.{:}{:es}En el año 2004 en la ciudad de Mar del Plata, de la provincia de Buenos Aires, con un total de 700.000 habitantes, se creó un programa sobre Cuidados Domiciliarios, el mismo cubría la temática de adultos mayores, discapacitados y enfermos crónicos, algo nuevo para la sociedad argentina: pensar en los ancianos y la representación de la vejez.{:}{:fr}En 2004, dans la ville de Mar del Plata, dans la province de Buenos Aires, avec un total de 700.000 habitants, un programme sur les soins à domicile a été créé, couvrant le sujet des personnes âgées, handicapées et malades chroniques. Quelque chose de nouveau pour la société argentine: pensez aux personnes âgées et à la représentation de la vieillesse.{:}
- [{:en}Worker, social and producers' cooperatives, a way to fight social exclusion for young people?{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo, sociales y de productores, ¿una forma de luchar contra la exclusión social de los jóvenes?{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail, sociales et de producteurs, un moyen de lutter contre l'exclusion sociale des jeunes ?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/worker-social-and-producers-cooperatives-a-way-to-fight-social-exclusion-for-young-people/) - {:en}30 May 2016 Cooperatives can be part of the solution for the younger generations in Europe, as they are facing the highest levels of unemployment and precarious jobs. This statement is part of the report recently published by the European Youth Forum, "Social inclusion and young people-; excluding youth: a threat to our future". In
- [{:en}Industrial and service cooperatives: essential allies to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals{:}{:es}Las cooperativas industriales y de servicios, aliadas esenciales para lograr los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de Naciones Unidas{:}{:fr}Coopératives industrielles et de services: des alliés essentiels pour atteindre les objectifs du développement durable{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/industrial-and-service-cooperatives-essential-allies-to-achieve-the-united-nations-sustainable-development-goals/) - {:en}1 July 2016 Tomorrow is the International Day of Cooperatives. To celebrate it, the international cooperative movement is showing how those enterprises promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ‘Co-operatives: the power to act for a sustainable future’ is the slogan of the campaign that emphasizes our contribution to the goals. Industrial and service
- [{:en}Italy has adopted a reform of the third sector which introduces significant new developments{:}{:es}Italia ha aprobado una reforma del tercer sector que introduce importantes novedades{:}{:fr}L'Italie a adopté une réforme du tiers secteur qui introduit des nouveautés importantes{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/italy-has-adopted-a-reform-of-the-third-sector-which-introduces-significant-new-developments/) - {:en}23 Aug 2016 Social entrepreneurship in Italy may well be about to experience a new period of developments. The reform of the third sector, which was approved by the Parliament in June, has established a framework with a view to the introduction of definitive decrees and it is already possible to draw up an initial
- [{:en}First Greek law covering both social cooperatives and worker cooperatives to be discussed soon at the national parliament{:}{:es}La primera ley griega sobre cooperativas sociales y de trabajo asociado se debatirá en breve en el Parlamento nacional{:}{:fr}La première loi grecque couvrant à la fois les coopératives sociales et les coopératives de travail sera bientôt discutée au parlement national{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/first-greek-law-covering-both-social-cooperatives-and-worker-cooperatives-to-be-discussed-soon-at-the-national-parliament/) - {:en}05 Aug 2016 The Greek government has prepared a draft law on Social and Solidarity Economy and the development of its agencies, which will soon be discussed by the Greek parliament. While part of the law is on the wider social and solidarity economy (which includes all cooperative sectors, mutuals, associations and foundations), most provisions
- [{:en}Elections: Giuseppe Guerini new President of CECOP{:}{:es}Elecciones: Giuseppe Guerini nuevo Presidente de CECOP{:}{:fr}Elections : Giuseppe Guerini nouveau président de CECOP{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/elections-giuseppe-guerini-new-president-of-cecop/) - {:en}27 Jun 2016 The General Assembly of CECOP, gathered in Brussels on 23 June, has elected Beppe Guerini as the new President of CECOP. With this election, he will also become Vice-President of CICOPA for Europe. Beppe Guerini has been a social cooperator since 1988 and the President of Federsolidarietà, the federation of social cooperatives
- [{:en}Cooperatives in industry and services share their expertise for the design of the EC Start Up Initiative{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de l'industrie et des services partagent leur expertise pour la conception de l'initiative CE Start Up{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-in-industry-and-services-share-their-expertise-for-the-design-of-the-ec-start-up-initiative/) - {:en}11 Aug 2016 CECOP has recently published the answer of cooperatives active in industry and services to a European Commission (EC) Public consultation under the Start-up Initiative. Divided into three primary phases (the stand-up phase, the start-up phase and the scale-up phase), the information gathered from this consultation among CECOP members will help in identifying
- [{:en}The ILO shows the achievements of the Recommendation No.193, one of the most important policy instruments for cooperatives{:}{:es}La OIT presenta los logros de la Recomendación n°193, uno de los instrumentos políticos más importantes de las cooperativas{:}{:fr}L'OIT présent les réalisations de la recommendation 193, un des plus importants instruments politiques pour les coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-ilo-shows-the-achievements-of-the-recommendation-no-193-one-of-the-most-important-policy-instruments-for-cooperatives/) - {:en}13 June 2016 The International Labour Organization (ILO) published at the end of 2015 the “Story of the Promotion of Cooperatives Recommendation No 193” (now is available in Spanish). The Recommendation was negotiated between 2001 and 2002, and approved in June 2002. The ILO report is a review of the process of making this landmark
- [{:en}CICOPA is organizing the sectoral workshop "Cooperatives in industry, services, and energy: how to address the SME dimension, now and tomorrow?" at the International Summit of Cooperatives (Quebec, 11-14 October){:}{:es}CICOPA prepara el taller "Las cooperativas en los sectores de la industria, los servicios y la energía: ¿Cómo hacer frente a la dimensión de PYME, hoy y mañana" que tendrá lugar durante la Cumber Internacional de las Cooperativas (en Quebec del 11 al 14 de octubre){:}{:fr}CICOPA organise l'atelier sectoriel "Les coopératives dans l'industrie, les services et l'énergie : comment aborder la dimension PME, aujourd'hui et demain ?" lors du Sommet international des coopératives (Québec, 11-14 octobre).{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cicopa-is-organizing-the-sectoral-workshop-cooperatives-in-industry-services-and-energy-how-to-address-the-sme-dimension-now-and-tomorrow-at-the-international-summit-of-cooperatives-quebec/) - {:en}16 June 2016 CICOPA is co-organizing this meeting together with NRECA, an organization that represents around 1.000 cooperatives in the USA and Canada providing and/or distributing energy, and with 13 internationally-renowned speakers. CICOPA represents around 65 000 enterprises at world level in industry and services, the predominant sectors being manufacturing, construction, transports, education, professional-scientific-technical activities, accommodation
- [{:en}The women of Bobo Dioulasso(Burkina Faso) are recycling waste and turning it into useful products as part of a project set up by the Gafreh cooperative{:}{:es}Las mujeres de Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) reciclan y crean gracias a un proyecto de la cooperativa Le Gafreh{:}{:fr}Dans le cadre d'un project de la coopérative «Le Gafreh» les femmes de Burkina Faso recyclent et créent{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-women-of-bobo-dioulassoburkina-faso-are-recycling-waste-and-turning-it-into-useful-products-as-part-of-a-project-set-up-by-the-gafreh-cooperative/) - {:en}24 June 2016 Since its creation in 1995, the Groupe d’Action des Femmes pour la Relance Économique du Houet (Women’s action group for the economic revival of Houet – known as Gafreh) has set itself the goal of improving living conditions for women in the region. Through its plastic bag recycling project, it has succeeded
- [{:en}Newspaper Tiempo Argentino goes for self-management{:}{:es}El diario Tiempo Argentino apuesta por la autogestión{:}{:fr}Le journal Tiempo Argentina s'engage dans l'autogestion{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/newspaper-tiempo-argentino-goes-for-self-management/) - {:en}18 July 2016 At the start of the year, Argentinian newspaper Tiempo Argentino (http://www.tiempoar.com.ar/) was led into bankruptcy by its old bosses. After four months of conflict, 125 workers set up the Por Más Tiempo cooperative, taking on the challenge to continue with the huge print run of newspapers every Sunday, supplied to kiosks across
- [{:en}Brazil: Solidarity an creativity march on in spite of the crisis{:}{:es}Brasil: La solidaridad y la creatividad siguen adelante a pesar de la crisis{:}{:fr}Brésil: la solidarité et la créativité fonctionnent en dépit de la crise {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/brazil-solidarity-an-creativity-march-on-in-spite-of-the-crisis/) - {:en}2 August 2016 The current political and economic crisis facing Brazil has seen the cultural gap widen further, with families forced to cut back their spending on entertainment and cultural events. In such troubled times, initiatives like MH2R’s put their efforts into the promotion of seminars, conferences, festivals, concerts, theatre works and cultural exchange events:
- [{:en}Cooperatives, journalism, and freedom of expression in Spain{:}{:es}Cooperativas, periodismo y libertad de expresión en España{:}{:fr}Coopératives, journalisme et liberté d'expression en Espagne{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-journalism-and-freedom-of-expression-in-spain/) - {:en}23 Jun 2016 Over the last few years, media companies have made many cut-backs in Spain, and lots of journalists have lost their job. Furthermore, young journalists who have just completed their degree or who are not able to find employment in their profession end up doing very poorly paid freelance work. Indeed, some find
- [{:en}Uruguayan cooperative unites over 1000 unites{:}{:es}Más de 1000 artistas agrupados en una cooperativa en Uruguay {:}{:fr}Plus de 1000 artistes regroupé dans une coopérative en Uruguay{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/uruguayan-cooperative-unites-over-1000-unites/) - {:en}26 July 2016 “A few years ago, when people used to ask “What do you do?”, and you said you were an actor, you could be sure the next question would be: “And what do you work as?”. That's how Juan González Urtiaga, Vice President of Uruguayan cooperative Valorarte, looks back on the times before
- [{:en}Collective ownership, decision making and control at the service of creativity{:}{:es}La propiedad, la toma de decisiones y el control colectivo al servicio de la creatividad {:}{:fr}La propriété, la prise de décision et le contrôle collectif au service de la créativité{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/collective-ownership-decision-making-and-control-at-the-service-of-creativity/) - {:en}2 September 2016 Since human creativity may be the ultimate economic resource and new technologies are here to stay, creative industries are becoming more and more important to economic well-being. The special dossier of this magazine takes a close look at this growing, innovative and young sector which includes crafts, design, fashion, film and music
- [{:en}Industrial and service cooperatives in the Asia-Pacific region: challenges for their development{:}{:es}Cooperativas industriales y de servicio en la región Asia-Pacífico: desafíos para su desarrollo {:}{:fr}Les coopératives industrielles et de services dans la région Asie - Pacifique: Les défis por leur développement {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/industrial-and-service-cooperatives-in-the-asia-pacific-region-challenges-for-their-development/) - {:en}21 November 2016 Although the concept of industrial and service cooperatives has yet to be fully developed in Asia, there are already many of them working in the region. Therefore, to further develop these cooperatives, the most important and urgent thing is to understand who these cooperatives are and to identify the challenges for their
- [{:en}Challenges for the creation of worker cooperatives by young people in Nigeria{:}{:es}Desafíos para la creación de cooperativas de trabajo por parte de jóvenes nigerianos {:}{:fr}Les défis de la création de coopératives de travail associé par les jeunes au Nigeria{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/challenges-for-the-creation-of-worker-cooperatives-by-young-people-in-nigeria/) - {:en}14 December 2016 Young people in Nigeria are currently faced with the rising cost of college tuition and a job market which is particularly inhospitable: 15 percent of young people aged 16 to 24 are unemployed, compared to the overall unemployment rate of 7.3 percent. At the same time, interest in entrepreneurship – particularly social
- [{:en}50 by 50: an initiative to make worker cooperatives major part of the U.S economy{:}{:es}50 por 50: una iniciativa para hacer de las cooperativas de trabajo una parte importante de la economía de los Estados Unidos{:}{:fr}50/50: une initiative qui veut faire des coopératives de travail associé une partie importante de l'économie américaine{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/50-by-50-an-initiative-to-make-worker-cooperatives-major-part-of-the-u-s-economy/) - {:en}15 November 2016 What if that number employee owners in the U.S grew to 50 million by 2050? What kind of impact could that have on individual lives, local communities and the national economy? One project aims to find out. 50 by 50 is an initiative designed to make worker ownership mainly through worker cooperatives
- [{:en}Coopetín is born: Colombia's first social cooperative{:}{:es}Nace Coopetín, la primera cooperativa social de Colombia {:}{:fr}Naisance de Coopetin, la première coopérative social de Colombie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/coopetin-is-born-colombias-first-social-cooperative/) - {:en}4 November 2016 The cooperative is made up of 20 people who used to live on the streets. It will provide artistic, environmental, and maintenance services, with support from solidarity-based unions. Although social cooperatives have yet to have been introduced into legislation by the National Government, this cooperative has been set up with support from
- [{:en}Argentina's cooperative movements looks into expanding the social cooperative model{:}{:es}El movimiento cooperativo argentino estudia ampliar el modelo de cooperativas sociales al cooperative model {:}{:fr}Le mouvement coopératif argentin étudie le développement du modèle des coopératives sociales {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/argentinas-cooperative-movements-looks-into-expanding-the-social-cooperative-model/) - {:en}9 December 2016 In Argentina many worker cooperatives are dedicated to the care, support, and reintegration of people with disabilities, addiction and psychiatric problems, and also those in conflict with the law. Expanding the social cooperative model to the care of children and old people is one of the objectives being explored through exchanges in
- [{:en}´Changarines´: transform the present, safeguard the future{:}{:es}Changarines: transformar el presente, garantizar el futuro {:}{:fr}Changarines: transformer le présent, garantir le futur {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/changarines-transform-the-present-safeguard-the-future/) - {:en}2 November 2016 A cooperative made up of ‘changarines’, the casual labourers in charge of shifting crates in and out of Cordoba’s mercado de Abasto (fruit and vegetable market) in Argentina has established itself as the strongest business in the grocery market. They have set up their own school, they build their own carts, and
- [{:en}CECOP welcomes the European Commission proposal for a new Directive in preventive restructuring measures{:}{:es}CECOP acoge favorablemente la propuesta de la Comisión Europea de una nueva Directiva sobre medidas preventivas de reestructuración{:}{:fr}CECOP accueille favorablement la proposition de la Commission européenne d'une nouvelle directive sur les mesures préventives de restructuration.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cecop-welcomes-the-european-commission-proposal-for-a-new-directive-in-preventive-restructuring-measures/) - {:en}22 Nov 2016 CECOP, the European confederation of industrial and service cooperatives, welcomes the publication by the European Commission of the proposal for a new Directive on preventive restructuring frameworks, second chance and measures to improve the efficiency of restructuring, insolvency and second chance procedures. “Our national and local cooperative organizations help dozens of businesses
- [{:en}CECOP welcomes the European Commission’s Communication on the Start-up and Scale-up Initiative{:}{:es}CECOP acoge con satisfacción la Comunicación de la Comisión Europea sobre la Iniciativa "Start-up and Scale-up{:}{:fr}CECOP se félicite de la communication de la Commission européenne sur l'initiative "Start-up and Scale-up".{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cecop-welcomes-the-european-commissions-communication-on-the-start-up-and-scale-up-initiative/) - {:en}28 Nov 2016 CECOP, the European Confederation of industrial and service cooperatives, welcomes the recently launched Communication from the European Commission “Europe’s next leaders: the Start-up and Scale-up Initiative”, in particular its emphasis on scale-ups and not only on start-ups, since our own business experience shows that the jobs created and maintained by scale-ups are
- [{:en}The European Parliament recognises the job creation potential of small and medium cooperatives in industry and services{:}{:es} El Parlamento Europeo reconoce el potencial de creación de empleo de las pequeñas y medianas cooperativas en la industria y los servicios{:}{:fr}Le Parlement européen reconnaît le potentiel de création d'emplois des petites et moyennes coopératives dans l'industrie et les services{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-european-parliament-recognises-the-job-creation-potential-of-small-and-medium-cooperatives-in-industry-and-services/) - {:en}15 Sep 2016 Today, the plenary session of the European Parliament has approved the report entitled 'How best to harness the job creation potential of SMEs?', which is aimed at supporting SMEs in their efforts to combat the unemployment rate, which is currently 8.9 %[1], since SMEs provide about two thirds of all private-sector employment
- [{:en}EU Member States recognise the contribution of the Social Economy to sustainable job creation and social innovations{:}{:es}Los Estados miembros de la UE reconocen la contribución de la Economía Social a la creación de empleo sostenible y a las innovaciones sociales {:}{:fr}Les États membres de l'UE reconnaissent la contribution de l'économie sociale à la création d'emplois durables et aux innovations sociales.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/eu-member-states-recognise-the-contribution-of-the-social-economy-to-sustainable-job-creation-and-social-innovations/) - {:en}05 Dec 2016 Ten EU Member States have signed the Bratislava Declaration, calling for an increased recognition of the importance of the Social Economy and urging the Member States to use the recommendations of the GECES General Report 2016. Presented on the 1st of December at the International Conference on Social Economy in Bratislava, the
- [{:en}Cooperative in industry and services: an entrepreneurial and innovative attitude to serve all of society{:}{:es}Las cooperativas en la industria y los servicios: actitud empresarial e innovación al servicio de toda la sociedad{:}{:fr}Les coopératives industrielles et de services : une attitude entrepreneuriale et innovante au service de la société toute entière{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperative-in-industry-and-services-an-entrepreneurial-and-innovative-attitude-to-serve-all-of-society/) - {:en}17 October 2016 The third International Summit of Cooperatives, an initiative of the International Co-operative Alliance and Desjardins Group, took place from 11 to 13 October, gathering 2,950 participants from 116 countries, this year focused on cooperatives’ “power to act”. For many speakers present, the true power of cooperatives stems from their long-term vision, collaborative
- [{:en}Cooperatives' managers to attend the Social Cooperative International School from 20 to 23 October in Naples{:}{:es}Escuela Internacional sobre cooperativas sociales SCIS2016 del 20 al 23 de octubre en Nápoles {:}{:fr}Gestionnaires des coopératives invités à participer à l'École internationale sur les coopératives sociales (20-23 octobre) à Naples{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-managers-to-attend-the-social-cooperative-international-school-from-20-to-23-october-in-naples/) - {:en}26 July 2016 The second edition of the Social Cooperatives International School (SCIS2016) will be held in Naples (Italy) from 20 to 23 October 2016. The School, with a high entrepreneurial profile, is specifically addressed to cooperatives’ managers and will be a unique learning space, where theoretical discussions will be accompanied by exchanges on practical
- [{:en}Cooperatives included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural assets{:}{:es}Las cooperativas añadidas a la lista de bienes culturales inmateriales de la UNESCO{:}{:fr}Les coopératives rentrent dans la liste du patrimoine culturel immatériel de l'UNESCO{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-included-in-the-unesco-list-of-intangible-cultural-assets/) - {:en}8 December 2016 UNESCO has added cooperatives to the list of intangible cultural assets. Cooperatives are among the sixteen new entries added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was adopted by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which took place on 2 December in Ethiopia. The list
- [{:en}"Cooperative's main challenge is intercooperation", Manuel Mariscal, President of CICOPA{:}{:es}"El principal desafío del cooperativismo es la intercooperación", Manuel Mariscal, presidente de CICOPA{:}{:fr}Manuel Mariscal, Président de CICOPA «L'intercoopération, le principal défi du coopératisme»{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-main-challenge-is-intercooperation-manuel-mariscal-president-of-cicopa/) - {:en}12 December 2016 At the IV Cooperative Summit of the Americas, CICOPA President Manuel Mariscal brought up the importance of “thinking and acting from a perspective of intercooperation. It is something that is lacking amongst cooperatives, and is a challenge for cooperativism as a whole”. Interviewed by Acción magazine he insisted on underlining the fact that intercooperation
- [{:en}Social cooperatives create the first Italian network of social agriculture{:}{:es}Las cooperativas sociales crean la primera red italiana de agricultura social{:}{:fr}Les coopératives sociales créent le premier réseau italien d'agriculture sociale{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-cooperatives-create-the-first-italian-network-of-social-agriculture/) - {:en}12 Dec 2016 After one year from the approval of the Italian law on social agriculture, the first Italian network of social agriculture "AgriCo.Re – Agricoltura e Cooperazione in rete" will be created. It will gather together social cooperatives from all around Italy promoting work inclusion of disadvantaged people and welfare, assistance, social services and
- [{:en}Intercooperation among tech cooperatives: from New Zealand to the UK{:}{:es}Intercooperación entre cooperativas tecnológicas: de Nueva Zelanda al Reino Unido{:}{:fr}Intercoopération entre les coopératives technologiques : de la Nouvelle-Zélande au Royaume-Uni{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/intercooperation-among-tech-cooperatives-from-new-zealand-to-the-uk/) - {:en}25 Nov 2016 Cooperatives from the digital sector are joining together in the UK around the Megazord project, a coalition of tech-focused cooperatives that pool their resources to achieve their shared aims: “making the world better and fairer with technology”. The collective is taking inspiration from New Zealand-based Enspiral, a network of tech ventures and
- [{:en}Trade networks in Argentina: born from solidarity and united in their fight against common challenges{:}{:es}Redes gremiales en Argentina: nacidas de la solidaridad y unidas para enfrentar los desafíos comunes {:}{:fr}Les réseaux corporatifs en Argentine: nés de la solidarité et unis pour relever des défis communs {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/trade-networks-in-argentina-born-from-solidarity-and-united-in-their-fight-against-common-challenges/) - {:en}1 November 2016 In Argentina worker cooperatives have breathed new life into several trade networks such as Red Gráfica (Graphics Network, in English) and Red Textil (Textile Network, in English) to stand united against common challenges. Red Gráfica is a second-level associated worker cooperative established in 2006 bringing together over 30 cooperative graphics companies in Argentina.
- [{:en}The cooperative movement network's advisory services{:}{:es}Servicios de asesoramiento de la red del movimiento cooperativo{:}{:fr}Les services de conseil du réseau du mouvement coopératif{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/the-cooperative-movement-networks-advisory-services/) - {:en}10 December 2016 The cooperative movement has a lengthy tradition of creating innovative solutions based on the sixth cooperative principle: cooperation between cooperatives. One of the most important examples of this is the creation and development of national and regional institutions which support and promote the development of cooperatives through the provision of advisory services.
- [{:en}Horizontal groups and consortia: an important instrument to support innovation and competitiveness{:}{:es}Grupos horizontales y consorcios: un importante instrumento de apoyo a la innovación y la competitividad{:}{:fr}Groupes horizontaux et consortiums : un instrument important pour soutenir l'innovation et la compétitivité{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/horizontal-groups-and-consortia-an-important-instrument-to-support-innovation-and-competitiveness/) - {:en}13 December 2016 The grouping among cooperatives can be achieved in different ways: it may start with simple networks and evolve towards consortia (cooperatives of cooperatives), up to larger and more closely-knit groups. They share the characteristic of being horizontal structures that reflect the democratic governance system found in individual cooperatives. The experiences of the
- [{:en}Türkiye and Syria earthquakes: how can the coop family help? {:}{:es}Terremotos en Turquía y Siria: ¿cómo puede ayudar la familia cooperativa? {:}{:fr}Tremblements de terre en Turquie et en Syrie : comment la famille coopérative peut-elle aider ? {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/turkiye-and-syria-earthquakes-how-can-the-coop-family-help/) - {:en}14 February 2023 After two earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, the cooperative movement is getting together to channel and amplify help. On the 6th of February 2023, two powerful earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria. The aftermath left thousands of people killed, as well as devastated the countries’ infrastructure, leaving thousands more injured, and in precarious
- [{:en}SME cooperative use intercooperation tools to remain strong and transform society{:}{:es}Los instrumentos de intercooperación al servicio de las pymes cooperativas para seguir siendo fuertes y transformar la sociedad {:}{:fr}Les outils d'intercoopération au service des PME coopératives pour rester fortes et transformer la société{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/sme-cooperative-use-intercooperation-tools-to-remain-strong-and-transform-society/) - {:en}15 October 2016 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are overwhelmingly represented in cooperatives active in industry, services and energy: in fact, 95% of enterprises represented by CICOPA are SMEs. What do they do to remain strong? As part of the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec, CICOPA, together with NRECA, the National Rural Electric Cooperative
- [{:en}What is the potential of cooperatives in the Asia Pacific region for sustainable development?{:}{:es}¿Cuál es el potencial de las cooperativas en la región Asia-Pacífico para el desarrollo sostenible?{:}{:fr}Quel est le potentiel des coopératives dans la région Asie-Pacifique pour le développement durable?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/what-is-the-potential-of-cooperatives-in-the-asia-pacific-region-for-sustainable-development/) - {:en}26 April 2017 Hosted in Hanoi from 18-21 April, the 10th Asia Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference, ‘Visioning Ahead to 2030’, was a joint initiative of the International Cooperative Alliance-Asia and Pacific, the CICOPA member Vietnam Cooperative Alliance, and the ministry of agriculture and rural development of the government of Vietnam. It highlighted the ways in
- [{:en}How cooperatives in Africa can help embrace the Sustainable Development Goals?{:}{:es}¿Cómo pueden ayudar las cooperativas africanas a alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible?{:}{:fr}Comment les coopératives africaines peuvent-elles contribuer à l'adoption des objectifs de développement durable ?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/how-cooperatives-in-africa-can-help-embrace-the-sustainable-development-goals/) - {:en}3 May 2017 Cooperative from all around Africa will meet from 23 to 26 May in Casablanca at the Alliance Africa cooperative leaders Forum and Cooperative Ministerial Conference Midterm Review to deliberate on how they can address best the first global goal ‘Propelling Cooperatives in Africa to End Poverty’ through repositioning cooperatives in Africa to
- [{:en}27 years answering to economic development needs within the aboriginal community{:}{:es}27 años respondiendo a las necesidades de desarrollo económico de la comunidad aborigen {:}{:fr}27 ans à répondre aux besoins de développement économique de la communauté autochtone {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/27-years-answering-to-economic-development-needs-within-the-aboriginal-community/) - {:en}19 April 2017 Neechi, an aboriginal worker cooperative located in Winnipeg, Canada, launched 27 years ago as a food store in an economically depressed and predominantly aboriginal area in Winnipeg. Since then it has demonstrated persistence, and commitment as it developed the cooperative which was in response to an economic development need within the aboriginal
- [{:en}Colombian cooperatives rally the international cooperative movement to show support for those affected by the Mocoa disaster{:}{:es}Las cooperativas colombianas reúnen al movimiento cooperativo internacional para mostrar su apoyo a los afectados por el desastre de Mocoa{:}{:fr}Les coopératives colombiennes rallient le mouvement coopératif international pour montrer leur soutien aux personnes touchées par la catastrophe de Mocoa{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/colombian-cooperatives-rally-the-international-cooperative-movement-to-show-support-for-those-affected-by-the-mocoa-disaster/) - {:en}6 April 2017 The Confederación de Cooperativas de Colombia – Confecoop (the Colombian Federation of Cooperatives, in English) asks the cooperative movement to show support for those affected by the Mocoa disaster. A relief fund, which will go towards helping cooperatives resident in Mocoa, will give support to the cooperatives, helping them return to normality,
- [{:en}New ILO information guide on measuring statistics of cooperatives{:}{:es}Nueva guía informativa de la OIT sobre la medición de las estadísticas de las cooperativas  {:}{:fr}Nouveau guide d'information du BIT sur la mesure des statistiques des coopératives  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/new-ilo-information-guide-on-measuring-statistics-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}10 February 2023 The first Guidelines concerning Statistics of Cooperatives were adopted in 2018. The new ILO guide aims to provide practical guidance towards implementing them. The International Labour Organization (ILO) published at the end of 2022 a new guide titled “Measuring cooperatives, An information guide on the ILO Guidelines concerning Statistics of Cooperatives”. The
- [{:en}Workers buyouts from all around the globe to meet at the VI International Gathering of the "The Workers' Economy" in Argentina{:}{:es}Las compras de trabajadores de todo el mundo se reúnen en el VI Encuentro Internacional de la "Economía de los Trabajadores" en Argentina{:}{:fr}Les rachats d'entreprises par les travailleurs du monde entier se rencontrent lors du VIe rassemblement international de "l'économie des travailleurs" en Argentine.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/workers-buyouts-from-all-around-the-globe-to-meet-at-the-vi-international-gathering-of-the-the-workers-economy-in-argentina/) - {:en}21 April 2017 The VI International Gathering of “The Workers’ Economy” will take place in Argentina between August 30th and September 2nd, 2017. Organisers are inviting all workers from recuperated and self-managed enterprises, cooperatives and social and popular economy organizations, as well as trade unions and academics interested in and committed to self-management practices and
- [{:en}Great success of the Sixth European Forum on Social Entrepreneurship{:}{:es}Gran éxito del Sexto Foro Europeo del Emprendimiento Social{:}{:fr}Grand succès du sixième Forum européen de l'entrepreneuriat social{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/great-success-of-the-sixth-european-forum-on-social-entrepreneurship/) - {:en}12 Apr 2017 Cooperatives and other social economy enterprises met for the sixth time in 2017 for the European Forum on Social Entrepreneurship in Plovdiv (Bulgaria). More than 100 exhibitors from a total of 16 countries including Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Romania and Turkey participated in the event which took place from 30 March to
- [{:en}Artigo 14, a legal cooperative that shows people another way{:}{:es}Artigo 14, una cooperativa de abogacía que demuestra que hay otra salida{:}{:fr}Artigo 14: une coopérative d'avocats qui démontre qu'il existe une autre solution{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/artigo-14-a-legal-cooperative-that-shows-people-another-way/) - {:en}10 April 2017 Cooperating, working together, taking on projects with friends, and joining forces is a great option. It certainly has been for three members of a Galician legal cooperative, Artigo 14, and for many other cooperatives for young people, who have chosen the business model to start businesses and escape precarious employment. An article
- [{:en}Towns reinventing themselves with cooperative tourism{:}{:es}Las ciudades se reinventan con el turismo cooperativo{:}{:fr}Des villes qui se réinventent grâce au tourisme coopératif{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/towns-reinventing-themselves-with-cooperative-tourism/) - {:en}17 April 2017 152km away from the city of Buenos Aires is a town with a population of less than 1000, called Pipinas. It was founded in 1913 when a cement works was set up, which was hugely important for Argentinian national industry which closed down. After it closed the town was forgotten until a
- [{:en}A youth cooperative is using dinosaur tracks to attract tourists to Lesotho{:}{:es}Una cooperativa juvenil utiliza huellas de dinosaurios para atraer turistas a Lesotho{:}{:fr}Une coopérative de jeunes utilise les traces de dinosaures pour attirer les touristes au Lesotho.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-youth-cooperative-is-using-dinosaur-tracks-to-attract-tourists-to-lesotho/) - {:en}11 May 2017 The local community of Hasimone, in the Leribe District of North East Lesotho, found sets of dinosaur footprints near their community and decided to create a cooperative in 2007 to encourage people to visit these prehistoric remains. The cooperative has around twelve members, mainly young people, who provide guided tours of the
- [{:en}Offering sail trips as a way to improve life skills, knowledge and attitudes{:}{:es}Ofrecer viajes en velero como forma de mejorar las aptitudes para la vida, los conocimientos y las actitudes{:}{:fr}Proposer des voyages à la voile comme moyen d'améliorer les compétences, les connaissances et les attitudes de la vie courante.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/offering-sail-trips-as-a-way-to-improve-life-skills-knowledge-and-attitudes/) - {:en}22 March 2017 For these cooperators navigating is more than a transportation system. Based in Chichester and stablished on 2009, the Sail Boat Project is a worker cooperative providing a range of learning activities based around sailing. Aimed to widen access to the sea, offering sail training onboard, navigation training on land, using these activities
- [{:en}International Workers' Day: Cooperatives' ability to provide sustainable employment should inspire the future of work{:}{:es}Día Internacional de los Trabajadores: La capacidad de las cooperativas para proporcionar empleo sostenible debe inspirar el futuro del trabajo{:}{:fr}Journée internationale des travailleurs : La capacité des coopératives à fournir des emplois durables devrait inspirer l'avenir du travail{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/international-workers-day-cooperatives-ability-to-provide-sustainable-employment-should-inspire-the-future-of-work/) - {:en}2 July 2017 The world of work is undergoing enormous transformations: the quality and organisation of work, the crisis of social and economic systems and the so-called 4th industrial revolution are all turning the world upside down. As enterprises which are democratically owned and managed by their workers, producers and, in some cases, also their
- [{:en}INCLUSION:Theme of the 2017 International Day of Cooperatives{:}{:es}INCLUSIÓN: Tema del Día Internacional de las Cooperativas 2017{:}{:fr}INCLUSION : Thème de la Journée internationale des coopératives 2017{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/inclusiontheme-of-the-2017-international-day-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}14 March 2017 Cooperators around the world will celebrate on 1 July 2017 the United Nations International Day of Cooperatives under the theme INCLUSION. Selected by the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC), inclusion not only captures the people-focused nature of cooperative enterprises, but also echoes the cooperative principles of voluntary and
- [{:en}Time to bring a halt to austerity programmes: investment is required to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights{:}{:es}Es hora de poner fin a los programas de austeridad: hay que invertir para aplicar el Pilar Europeo de Derechos Sociales{:}{:fr}Il est temps de mettre un terme aux programmes d'austérité : des investissements sont nécessaires pour mettre en œuvre le pilier européen des droits sociaux{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/time-to-bring-a-halt-to-austerity-programmes-investment-is-required-to-implement-the-european-pillar-of-social-rights/) - {:en}11 May 2017 CECOP welcomes the European Commission Social Pillar package, which represents a firm commitment for a more social, inclusive and fairer Union: it was high time! Since they are the expression of workers, citizens; and community needs, cooperatives in industry and services across the EU contribute to a competitive economy, aiming at full
- [{:en}A future of Europe that cares for the real economy, sustainable development and social justice{:}{:es}Un futuro de Europa que cuide la economía real, el desarrollo sostenible y la justicia social{:}{:fr}Un avenir de l'Europe qui se soucie de l'économie réelle, du développement durable et de la justice sociale{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-future-of-europe-that-cares-for-the-real-economy-sustainable-development-and-social-justice/) - {:en}24 Mar 2017 As the European Union is celebrating 60 years, cooperatives in industry and services wish to call on the need for a new Europe that again cares for the real economy, sustainable development and social justice. Over the years cooperatives have demonstrated their ability to weather successive crises and to protect jobs, whilst
- [{:en}Cooperatives: a source of inspiration for a more responsible and people-centred tourism{:}{:es}Cooperativas: fuente de inspiración para un turismo más responsable y centrado en las personas{:}{:fr}Les coopératives : une source d'inspiration pour un tourisme plus responsable et axé sur les personnes{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/cooperatives-a-source-of-inspiration-for-a-more-responsible-and-people-centred-tourism/) - {:en}11 May 2017 Cooperatives: a source of inspiration for a more responsible and people-centred tourism Over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening ‎diversification to become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. ‎Modern tourism is closely linked to development and encompasses a growing number ‎of new destinations, representing a
- [{:en}Moving forward to a destinations-centred COOPROUTE{:}{:es}Hacia una COOPROUTE centrada en los destinos{:}{:fr}Aller de l'avant vers une COOPROUTE axée sur les destinations{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/moving-forward-to-a-destinations-centred-cooproute/) - {:en}03 May 2017 Several cooperatives across Europe are offering a sustainable and innovative tourism experience. In 2014, CECOP, together with other cooperative organisations, local authorities and entities from all around Europe, launched the European route of Cooperative Culture, known as the Cooproute, in order to make people aware of these initiatives. Cooproute groups together cooperatives
- [{:en}A former ochre factory to gather the region around color{:}{:es}Una antigua fábrica de ocre para reunir a la región en torno al color{:}{:fr}Une ancienne usine d'ocre pour rassembler la région autour de la couleur{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/a-former-ochre-factory-to-gather-the-region-around-color/) - {:en}21 Mar 2017 Ôkhra is located in a former ochre factory built in 1921 in the area of Roussillon, a small town of 1300 inhabitants in the south of France’s Natural Parc of Luberon. When the early business stopped in 1963, the association Ôkhra renovated in 1994 and in 2005 changed its status to become
- [{:en}Social tourism on the Italian Ionian coast{:}{:es}Turismo social en la costa jónica italiana{:}{:fr}Le tourisme social sur la côte ionienne italienne{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/social-tourism-on-the-italian-ionian-coast/) - {:en} 07 Apr 2017 The Fratello sole (Brother Sun) social cooperative was created at the end of the 1970s following the introduction of the Basaglia reform which radically changed care services provided to people suffering from mental health issues and led to the closure of mental health institutes. It was at this point that the
- [{:en}Promoting community-based rural tourism in Costa Rica{:}{:es}Promoción del turismo rural comunitario en Costa Rica{:}{:fr}Promotion du tourisme rural communautaire au Costa Rica{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/promoting-community-based-rural-tourism-in-costa-rica/) - {:en}13 April 2017 Over the last 19 years, the National Network of Cooperatives in Ecotourism (Cooprena), has set up a model for local development that utilizes community-based rural tourism as the economic trigger for its geographic area in Costa Rica. The aim of this cooperative consortium is to improve the life of rural community members
- [{:en}Exploring Argentina through a 'cooperative route'{:}{:es}Recorriendo la Argentina a través de una ruta cooperativa{:}{:fr}Parcourir l'Argentine par une route coopérative{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/work-together-archive/exploring-argentina-through-a-cooperative-route/) - {:en}4 April 2017 Inspired by Cooproute, the Ruta Argentina de Cooperativas (Argentina’s Cooperative Route, in English) was launched in 2016 and has so far published the details of sixty cooperatives on its website. And the aim? To demonstrate the economic, social, and cultural contribution cooperatives have made across the country in order to raise the
- [{:en}World Cooperative Monitor 2022: Four worker cooperatives in the top 300 of cooperatives{:}{:es}World Cooperative Monitor 2022: Cuatro cooperativas de trabajo asociado en el top 300  {:}{:fr}Observatoire mondial des coopératives 2022 : Quatre coopératives de travail associé dans le top 300  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/world-cooperative-monitor-2022-four-worker-cooperatives-in-the-top-300-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}11 January 2023 The latest issue of the World Cooperative Monitor explores the economic and social impact, and the digitalization of the largest cooperatives and mutuals worldwide. On the 1st of December 2022, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), together with European Research Institute on Cooperatives and Social Enterprises (EURICSE), released the 2022 World Cooperative Monitor
- [{:en}CICOPA’s position on a UN resolution on SSE for sustainable development {:}{:es}Posición de CICOPA sobre una resolución de la ONU sobre la ESS para el desarrollo sostenible{:}{:fr}Position de CICOPA sur une résolution de l'ONU sur l'ESS pour le développement durable  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopas-position-on-a-un-resolution-on-sse-for-sustainable-development/) - {:en}22 December 2022 CICOPA’s position on the future UN recommendation on Social and Solidarity Economy for sustainable development; CICOPA president speaks about cooperatives and SDGs at the UNHQ in New York In 2022, a group of UN Member States expressed interest in proposing a UN General Assembly Resolution on Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) for
- [{:en}Webinar “Worker cooperatives and trade unions: Exploring relations in the Asia-Pacific region”{:}{:es}Webinar "Cooperativas de trabajo y sindicatos: Explorando las relaciones en la región de Asia-Pacífico" {:}{:fr}Webinaire "Coopératives de travail associé et syndicats : Explorer les relations dans la région Asie-Pacifique "  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/webinar-worker-cooperatives-and-trade-unions-exploring-relations-in-the-asia-pacific-region-2/) - {:en}5 October 2022 With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, the webinar organised by CICOPA in collaboration with CICOPA AP explored the opportunities for collaboration among worker cooperatives and trade unions. On the 28 of September 2022, CICOPA with the close collaboration of the recently established network of CICOPA Asia-Pacific hosted the webinar “Worker cooperatives
- [{:en}Mondiacult 2022 side event: The role of cooperatives in education, culture and the creative sector{:}{:es}Evento paralelo a Mondiacult 2022: El papel de las cooperativas en la educación, la cultura y el sector creativo  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/mondiacult-2022-side-event-the-role-of-cooperatives-in-education-culture-and-the-creative-sector/) - {:en}5 October 2022 Last 26 September, CICOPA participated in the side event “Cooperatives are Key Stakeholders in advancing SDGs through Culture and the Creative Sector” organized by ICA in the context of the UNESCO Mondiacult 2022 Conference. On the 26 of September, the International Cooperative Alliance co-organized, together with CICOPA and Cooperatives of the Americas,
- [{:en}Webinar: Worker cooperatives and trade unions: Exploring relations in the Asia-Pacific region{:}{:es}Webinar: Cooperativas de trabajo y sindicatos: Explorando las relaciones en la región de Asia-Pacífico  {:}{:fr}Webinaire : Coopératives de travail associé et syndicats : Explorer les relations dans la région Asie-Pacifique     {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/webinar-worker-cooperatives-and-trade-unions-exploring-relations-in-the-asia-pacific-region/) - {:en}7 September 2022 CICOPA invites to you join its upcoming webinar in collaboration with CICOPA Asia-Pacific on the 28 September 2022. The collaboration between worker cooperatives and trade unions is a topic of great interest for CICOPA and its members. After some internal discussions on that topic, CICOPA, in collaboration with CICOPA Asia-pacific, decided to enlarge
- [{:en}MONDIACULT 2022 Side-event - Cooperatives are Key Stakeholders in advancing SDGs through Culture and the Creative Sector{:}{:es}MONDIACULT 2022 Evento paralelo - Las cooperativas son actores clave en el avance de los ODS a través de los sectores cultural y creativo{:}{:fr}MONDIACULT 2022 Evénement parallèle - Les coopératives sont des acteurs clés dans la promotion des ODD par le biais de la culture et la création{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/mondiacult-2022-side-event-cooperatives-are-key-stakeholders-in-advancing-sdgs-through-culture-and-the-creative-sector/) - {:en}CICOPA is delighted to invite you to the side-event “Cooperatives are Key Stakeholders in advancing SDGs through Culture and the Creative Sector” organized by the International Cooperative Alliance at the historic UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022. It will take place as a hybrid event on the 26 September 13-17h (CET) from Belgium and Costa
- [{:en}International Day of Cooperatives 2022{:}{:es}Día Internacional de las Cooperativas 2022{:}{:fr}Journée Internationale Des Coopératives 2022 {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-day-of-cooperatives-2022/) - {:en}1 July 2022 The International Day of Cooperatives is an annual celebration recognized by the United Nations that since 1923 takes place on the first Saturday of July. This year’s theme is “Cooperatives Build a Better World”. The 100th edition of the International Day of Cooperatives is taking place this Saturday, on the 2nd of
- [{:en}CICOPA welcomes three new members{:}{:es}CICOPA da la bienvenida a tres nuevos miembros {:}{:fr}CICOPA accueille trois nouveaux membres {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-welcomes-three-new-members/) - {:en}6 July 2022 During their annual General Assembly, CICOPA welcomed three new members, MCF, BCCM, and ICC. CICOPA has welcomed three new organizations into its membership: The Malta Co-op Federation from Malta, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals from Australia, and the Iranian Chamber of Cooperatives from Iran. Malta Cooperative Federation, Malta The
- [{:en}WE OWN IT!{:}{:es}WE OWN IT!{:}{:fr}WE OWN IT!{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/we-own-it/) - {:en}28 October 2020 WE OWN IT! was a campaign on youth cooperative entrepreneurship developed by CICOPA from 2016 to 2018. For the past several years, the level of youth unemployment in the world has increased to alarming levels. At the same time, young people around the globe have been expressing increasing dissatisfaction about mainstream economic
- [{:en}Does the future of work really belong to the youth?{:}{:es}¿El futuro del trabajo pertenece realmente a los jóvenes?{:}{:fr}L'avenir du travail appartient-il vraiment aux jeunes?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/does-the-future-of-work-really-belong-to-the-youth/) - {:en}On 15 November, CICOPA, the International Co-operative Alliance's sectorial organisation for industry and services, has organised in Kuala Lumpur a workshop called “The future of work is ours!”, one of the key actions under the ongoing WE OWN IT! campaign on youth co-operative entrepreneurship.{:}{:es}El 15 de noviembre, CICOPA, la organización sectorial de la Alianza Cooperativa Internacional para la industria y los servicios, organizó en Kuala Lumpur un taller llamado "El futuro del trabajo es nuestro", una de las acciones clave de la actual campaña WE OWN IT! sobre emprendimiento cooperativo juvenil.{:}{:fr}Le 15 novembre, CICOPA, l'organisation sectorielle de l'Alliance coopérative internationale pour l'industrie et les services, a organisé à Kuala Lumpur un atelier intitulé «L'avenir du travail est à nous!», L'une des actions phares du projet WE OWN IT! campagne sur l'entrepreneuriat coopératif des jeunes.{:}
- [{:en}“Global Study on Youth Cooperative Entrepreneurship”{:}{:es}Estudio “Global Study on Youth Cooperative Entrepreneurship”{:}{:fr}Étude “Global Study on Youth Cooperative Entrepreneurship”{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/in-a-changing-world-of-work-cooperatives-provide-work-security-and-meaningful-jobs-to-young-people-new-study-shows/) - {:en}The “Global Study on Youth Cooperative Entrepreneurship” is based on a survey involving 64 youth cooperatives in the five continents. It shows how – in a world of work deeply reshaped by demographic changes, globalization, technological innovations and youth unemployment – cooperatives can be a concrete tool in the hands of young people for improving their work and entrepreneurship conditions.{:}{:es}El “Global Study on Youth Cooperative Entrepreneurship” se basa sobre los resultados de una encuesta en la que participaron 64 cooperativas de jóvenes en los cinco continentes. Muestra cómo, en un mundo de trabajo profundamente remodelado por los cambios demográficos, la globalización, las innovaciones tecnológicas y el desempleo juvenil, las cooperativas pueden ser una herramienta concreta en manos de los jóvenes para mejorar su trabajo y las condiciones empresariales.{:}{:fr}Le « Global Study on Youth Cooperative Entrepreneurship » se base sur un sondage réalisé auprès de 64 coopératives de jeunes situées sur les cinq continents. Il montre comment – dans un monde du travail profondément remodelé par les changements démographiques, la mondialisation, les innovations technologiques et le chômage – les coopératives peuvent être un outil concret pour les jeunes afin d'améliorer leurs conditions de travail et l'accès à l'entrepreneuriat.{:}
- [{:en}Worker cooperatives and unions: how to build a healthy relationship?{:}{:es}Cooperativas de trabajo y sindicatos: ¿cómo construir una relación sana?  {:}{:fr}Coopératives de travail associé et syndicats : comment construire une relation saine ? {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/worker-cooperatives-and-unions-how-to-build-a-healthy-relationship/) - {:en}9 August 2022 We exchanged examples of cooperation between worker cooperatives and trade unions with our members. On the 14 of July 2022, CICOPA organized a Mutual Learning Session (MLS) between members on the topic “Worker Cooperatives and Unions: How to build a healthy relationship?” With the participation of around 52 members from 17 countries
- [{:en}CICOPA at the UN HLPF Side event: The Role of Cooperatives in Accelerating Progress to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals{:}{:es}CICOPA en el evento paralelo del HLPF de la ONU: El papel de las cooperativas para acelerar el progreso hacia el logro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible  {:}{:fr}CICOPA à l'événement parallèle du HLPF de l'ONU : Le rôle des coopératives dans l'accélération des progrès vers la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-at-the-un-hlpf-side-event-the-role-of-cooperatives-in-accelerating-progress-to-achieving-the-sustainable-development-goals/) - {:en}12 July 2022 CICOPA president spoke at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development side event, called for an alliance between cooperatives and governments. The Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives organized a side event in New York on 7 July 2022 in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Mongolia to
- [{:en}OECD Council of Ministers approves Recommendation on Social Economy and Social Innovation{:}{:es}El Consejo de Ministros de la OCDE aprueba la Recomendación sobre Economía Social e Innovación Social {:}{:fr}Le Conseil des ministres de l'OCDE approuve la Recommandation sur l'économie sociale et l'innovation sociale {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/oecd-council-of-ministers-approves-recommendation-on-social-economy-and-social-innovation/) - {:en}7 July 2022 In June 2022, the OECD Council of Ministers approved the Recommendation on Social Economy and Social Innovation, as the first international standard in this area. On June 10, 2022, the OECD came up with the first internationally agreed policy framework on social and solidarity economy and social innovation, as a recommendation was
- [{:en}CICOPA General Assembly 2022{:}{:es}Asamblea General de CICOPA 2022{:}{:fr}Assemblée générale de CICOPA 2022{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-general-assembly-2022/) - {:en}6 July 2022 Read the highlights of our Annual GA that took place in June. CICOPA held its annual General Assembly on the 21 June 2022, in the city of Seville, Spain. The GA was done in a hybrid format and served as an opportunity to get together with members and discuss the direction of
- [{:en}Transcription of CICOPA President’s message for the International Day of Cooperatives 2022{:}{:es}Transcripción del mensaje del presidente de CICOPA para el Día Internacional de las Cooperativas 2022{:}{:fr}Transcription du message du Président de CICOPA pour la Journée Internationale des Coopératives 2022{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/transcription-of-cicopa-presidents-message-for-the-international-day-of-cooperatives-2022/) - {:en}1 July 2022 This is a transcription of the President's video message on occasion of the International Day of Cooperatives. Read CICOPA's message here. -- Dear cooperative friends: Cooperatives have a long history of success. This year, we celebrate 100th occasion of the International Day of Cooperatives, and 20 years from the recommendation of the
- [{:en}G20 DWG Side Event: Strengthening the Role of Cooperatives in achieving the targets of SDGs and Economic Democracy{:}{:es}Evento paralelo del G20 DWG: Fortalecimiento del papel de las cooperativas para alcanzar las metas de los ODS y la democracia económica{:}{:fr}Événement parallèle du G20 DWG : Renforcer le rôle des coopératives pour atteindre les cibles des ODD et de la démocratie économique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/g20-dwg-side-event-strengthening-the-role-of-cooperatives-in-achieving-the-targets-of-sdgs-and-economic-democracy/) - {:en}14 June 2022 On the 26th of May 2022, the G20 Development Working Group (DWG) organized the international seminar “G20 DWG Side Event: Strengthening the Role of Cooperatives in achieving the targets of SDGs and Economic Democracy”. Cooperatives from Africa, Asia, and Europe were invited to showcase how they are reducing poverty and inequalities, building
- [{:en}International Labor Conference adopts conclusions on Decent Work and the Social and Solidarity Economy{:}{:es}La Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo adopta conclusiones sobre el trabajo decente y la economía social y solidaria{:}{:fr}La Conférence internationale du travail adopte des conclusions sur le travail décent et l'économie sociale et solidaire {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-labor-conference-adopts-conclusions-on-decent-work-and-the-social-and-solidarity-economy/) - {:en}13 June 2022 The 110th session of the International Labor Conference for the first time held a comprehensive discussion on the Social and Solidarity Economy and adopted conclusions. For the first time the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) has been present on the agenda of the International Labor Conference (ILC) at its 110th session. It
- [{:en}International Workers’ Day 2022{:}{:es}Día Internacional de los Trabajadores 2022{:}{:fr}Journée internationale des travailleurs 2022{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-workers-day-2022/) - {:en}1 May 2022 CICOPA joins workers around the globe to commemorate this special day, and to pay tribute to workers’ (past and current) struggles for better working conditions and rights. CICOPA, the International Organization of Industrial and Service Cooperatives, represents worker ownership as a sustainable and dignified type of labor organization. Therefore, on this special
- [{:en}Hanka bat lurrean, beste bat airean!{:}{:es}Hanka bat lurrean, beste bat airean!{:}{:fr}Hanka bat lurrean, beste bat airean!{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/hanka-bat-lurrean-beste-bat-airean/) - {:en}4 April 2022 The Bi-Hanka song is now available for CICOPA’s members to use freely in the promotion of worker and social cooperatives across the globe. Hanka bat lurrean, beste bat airean! - One foot on the ground, the other in the air! Music leaps across language barriers and unites people. A cross-cultural power that
- [{:en}International Day of Cooperatives 2020{:}{:es}Día Internacional de las Cooperativas 2020{:}{:fr}Journée Internationale des Coopératives 2020 {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-day-of-cooperatives-2020/) - {:en}International Day of Cooperatives: Industrial and service cooperatives are a laboratory of environmental sustainability. The 4th of July is the International Day of Cooperatives. An annual celebration recognized by the United Nations that takes places on the first Saturday of July, since 1923. This year’s theme is “Cooperatives combating climate action". Additionally, CICOPA is committed to
- [{:en}KAMACOS - Uganda{:}{:es}KAMACOS - Uganda{:}{:fr}KAMACOS - Ouganda{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/kamacos-uganda/) - {:en}15 February 2022 Meet Kamacos, the cooperative pioneering the health coop movement in Uganda. KAMACOS, (short for) Kampala Medical and Allied Health Workers Cooperative Society, is a worker cooperative that brings together doctors, nurses, physicians, and allied health workers in Kampala, Uganda. The idea of establishing a cooperative, came to the Chairman Dr. Atuwaire Kagaha
- [{:en}No to war, yes to cooperation{:}{:es}No a la guerra, si a la cooperación{:}{:fr}Non à la guerre, oui à la coopération{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/no-to-war-yes-to-cooperation/) - {:en}29 March 2022 CICOPA - CECOP joint statement on Ukraine situation. In these sad days, we are witnessing a war in the heart of Europe, and we extend our sincere solidarity to the Ukrainian people, those who had to leave their homes, their friends, and their loved ones, stepping into an uncertain future. The goodwill
- [{:en}CICOPA announces the creation of the CICOPA Asia-Pacific regional network{:}{:es}CICOPA anuncia la creación de la red regional CICOPA Asia-Pacífico{:}{:fr}CICOPA annonce la création du réseau régional CICOPA Asie-Pacifique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-announces-the-creation-of-the-cicopa-asia-pacific-regional-network/) - {:en}Seoul, 29 November 2021 CICOPA member organisations in Asia and the Pacific gathered in Seoul (South Korea) for the launch of CICOPA Asia-Pacific, the network of Industrial and Service Cooperatives in the region. On Monday 29 November 2021, in the framework of the ICA 33rd World Cooperative Congress in Seoul, cooperative organizations affiliating and promoting
- [{:en}Cooperatives help strengthen the circular economy, OECD/EU policy brief says{:}{:es}Las cooperativas contribuyen a reforzar la economía circular, según informe de la OCDE/UE{:}{:fr}Les coopératives contribuent à renforcer l'économie circulaire, selon un rapport de l'OCDE/Union européenne  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-help-strengthen-the-circular-economy-oecd-eu-policy-brief-says/) - {:en}4 March 2022 A new policy brief by OECD/European Union discusses social economy’s contribution to the circular economy and highlights the important role of cooperatives. Recently, the OECD and the European Union have published a Policy Brief on Making the Most of the Social Economy’s Contribution to the Circular Economy, looking at how various social
- [{:en}Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society – India{:}{:es}Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society – India{:}{:fr}La société coopérative d’activités Uralungal – Inde {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/uralungal-labour-contract-cooperative-society-india/) - {:en}03 May 2021 Meet the CICOPA member and cooperative ULCCS and read their great story of success, and how they became one of the largest labour cooperatives in India. In India, the labour cooperative is a typical type of the worker cooperative. Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Rules 1988 defines a labour contract cooperative as a
- [{:en}JAMS – Canada{:}{:es}JAMS - Canadá{:}{:fr}JAMS - Canada {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/jams-canada/) - {:en}20 October 2021 Meet JAMS, the Canadian music school worker cooperative making music education more equitable for teachers and students. How to provide at the same time a music education that is accessible to everyone, a fair compensation for music teachers and affordable education for students of music? For JAMS the worker cooperative model was
- [{:en}Coogavepe – Brazil{:}{:es}Coogavepe – Brasil{:}{:fr}Coogavepe – Brésil  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/cooptales/coogavepe-brazil/) - {:en}13 September 2021 Meet Coogavepe, the Brazilian cooperative bringing mining to the 21st century in a legal and conscious way. The Cooperativa dos Garimpeiros do Vale do Rio Peixoto, Coogavepe is a Brazilian gold mining cooperative, located in the north of Mato Grosso. CICOPA had the opportunity to sit down with Solange Barbuio Barbosa, President
- [{:en}CICOPA workshop highlights the diverse aspects of internationalisation of worker cooperatives{:}{:es}Seminario de CICOPA destaca los diversos aspectos de la internacionalización de las cooperativas de trabajo{:}{:fr}Le webinaire de CICOPA met en lumière les divers aspects de l'internationalisation des coopératives de travail associé{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-workshop-highlights-the-diverse-aspects-of-internationalisation-of-worker-cooperatives/) - {:en}12 November 2021 On November 4th, CICOPA organised a webinar on the topic of “Internationalisation from the perspective of worker cooperatives”. The event saw the participation of over 40 participants from all around the world. The event was organised in the context of the SILK project, a research project focusing on the analysis of the
- [{:en}CICOPA welcomes two new members{:}{:es}CICOPA da la bienvenida a dos nuevos miembros  {:}{:fr}CICOPA accueille deux nouveaux membres  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-welcomes-two-new-members/) - {:en}29 november 2021 During their General Assembly, CICOPA welcomed new members Coop-Cameroon and Rah-e Roshd. CICOPA has welcomed two members to its network, Coop-Cameroon, and Rah-e Roshd, during the General Assembly that took place in Seoul, Korea on the 29th of November 2021. Coop-Cameroon Cameroon Cooperatives Alliance (Coop-Cameroon) is the national apex of the Cameroonian
- [{:en}CICOPA Asia-Pacific event{:}{:es}Evento CICOPA Asia y Pacífico{:}{:fr}Événement CICOPA Asie et Pacifique {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-asia-pacific-event/) - {:en}5 November 2021 CICOPA is organizing an event to promote cooperatives in the Asia-Pacific region. The event in collaboration with the Japan Workers' Cooperative Union (JWCU) will bring together cooperative organizations affiliating and promoting cooperatives active in the industry and service sectors, from the Asia and Pacific region that are willing to strengthen synergies and
- [{:en}Worker, social and producers' cooperatives will keep contributing to the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de trabajo, sociales y de productores seguirán contribuyendo a los objetivos de la Agenda 2030{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de travail associé, sociales, et de producteurs acceptent de contribuer aux objectifs pour 2030 {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/worker-social-and-producers-cooperatives-will-keep-contributing-to-the-goals-and-targets-of-the-2030-agenda/) - {:en}In September 2015, at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, world leaders have adopted the 2030 Agenda aiming at achieving targeted Sustainable Development Goals over the next 15 years. To end poverty, promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth together with inclusive and sustainable industrialization and ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns are some of the goals. Employing 16 million people worldwide, worker, social and producers’ cooperatives express their commitment to keep contributing to the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda. As enterprises based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity, they have been working to achieve those goals for years now.{:}{:es}En septiembre de 2015, en la Cumbre de Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas, los líderes mundiales adoptaron la Agenda 2030 con el objetivo de lograr los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en los próximos 15 años. Acabar con la pobreza, promover el crecimiento económico sostenido, inclusivo y sostenible, junto con una industrialización inclusiva y sostenible y garantizar los patrones de consumo y producción sustentables son algunos de los objetivos. Empleando 16 millones de personas en todo el mundo, las cooperativas de trabajo, sociales y de productores han expresado su compromiso de seguir contribuyendo a los objetivos y metas de la Agenda 2030. Como empresas basadas en los valores de la autoayuda, autoresponsabilidad , democracia, igualdad , equidad y solidaridad, están trabajando por lograr esos objetivos desde hace años.{:}{:fr}En Septembre 2015, lors du Sommet du développement durable des Nations Unies, les dirigeants du monde ont adopté le programme d’action d’ici 2030, qui vise à accomplir des objectifs ciblés de développement durable au cours des 15 prochaines années. Mettre fin à la pauvreté, promouvoir une croissance durable, inclusive et soutenue ainsi qu’une industrialisation inclusive et durable, assurer des tendances de consommation et production durables ; voici quelques-uns des objectifs. Les coopératives de travail associé, sociales et de producteurs, qui emploient 16 millions de personnes dans le monde, souhaite exprimer leur engagement envers les objectifs pour 2030. En tant qu’entreprises basées sur les valeurs d'auto-assistance, auto-responsabilité, démocratie, égalité, équité et solidarité, cela fait déjà des années qu’elles font leur possible pour atteindre ces objectifs.{:}
- [{:en}New translation of the World Declaration on Worker Coops to deepen understanding in China{:}{:es}Nueva traducción de la Declaración Mundial sobre Cooperativismo de Trabajo profundizará su comprensión en China{:}{:fr}Nouvelle traduction de la Déclaration Mondiale sur le travail associé coopératif pour une meilleure compréhension en Chine {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/new-translation-of-the-world-declaration-on-worker-coops-to-deepen-understanding-in-china/) - {:en}29 October 2021 The Declaration has been translated for a better comprehension in China. Dr. Defeng Zhang, Professor of Economic Law, Law School of Hunan Normal University, and member of the International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives (ICCIC), one of the CICOPA’s member organizations in China, has translated the World Declaration on
- [{:en}Our team{:}{:es}Nuestro Equipo{:}{:fr}Notre Équipe{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/our-team/) - {:en}Contact the members of our staff.{:}{:es}Póngase en contacto con los miembros de nuestro equipo.{:}{:fr}Contactez les membres de notre équipe.{:}
- [{:en}Internationalisation from the perspective of worker cooperatives{:}{:es}La internacionalización desde la perspectiva de las cooperativas de trabajo{:}{:fr}L'internationalisation du point de vue des coopératives de travail associé{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/internationalisation-from-the-perspective-of-worker-cooperatives/) - {:en}25 October 2021 How and why worker cooperatives internationalise? Join the CICOPA online event on Thursday 4th November from 14h00 to 16h00 (CET) and find out. The CICOPA event Internationalisation from the perspective of worker cooperatives is organised in the context of the SILK Project, a research project focusing on the analysis of the internationalisation
- [{:en}MASS-SPECC joins CICOPA{:}{:es}MASS-SPECC se afilia a CICOPA{:}{:fr}MASS-SPECC rejoint CICOPA  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/mass-specc-joins-cicopa/) - {:en}13 July 2021 During their General Assembly, CICOPA welcomed new member MASS-SPECC. On July 6th, 2021, CICOPA held its annual General Assembly, in which they had the honor to affiliate the Philippine MASS-SPECC as an “Associate member” to its network. Who is MASS SPECC? MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center is the oldest and largest cooperative federation
- [{:en}International Day of Cooperatives 2021{:}{:es}Día Internacional de las Cooperativas 2021  {:}{:fr}Journée Internationale des Coopératives 2021  {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/international-day-of-cooperatives-2021/) - {:en}1 July 2021 The 3rd of July is the International Day of Cooperatives. An annual celebration recognized by the United Nations that takes places on the first Saturday of July, since 1923. This year’s theme is “Rebuild Better Together”. 2020 was a remarkably difficult year. The world collectively went through extended periods of uncertainty, while
- [{:en}HOW HEALTH, INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICES COOPERATIVES CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCING INEQUALITIES{:}{:es}CÓMO LAS COOPERATIVAS DE SALUD, INDUSTRIALES Y DE SERVICIOS CONTRIBUYEN A REDUCIR LAS DESIGUALDADES{:}{:fr}COMMENT LES COOPÉRATIVES DE SANTÉ, INDUSTRIELLES ET DE SERVICES CONTRIBUENT À RÉDUIRE LES INÉGALITÉS{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/how-health-industrial-and-services-cooperatives-contribute-to-reducing-inequalities/) - {:en} Session organized by IHCO and CICOPA in the framework of the «Cooperatives for Development» conference of the International Cooperative Alliance 16 October 2019 14:30 – 16:30 Kigali (Rwanda) Cooperatives have a long tradition of promoting equality, being it among the population or at the workplace. Their values of «equality and equity» go beyond members’ equal voting rights.
- [{:en}Social Cooperatives International School 2018{:}{:es}Social Cooperatives International School 2018{:}{:fr}Social Cooperatives International School 2018{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/social-cooperatives-international-school-2018/) - {:en}Check out the programme and register now! Read more{:}{:es}¡Mira el programa y regístrate ahora! Leer más{:}{:fr}Consultez le programme et inscrivez-vous maintenant! En savoir plus{:}
- [{:en}5th Cooperative Summit of the Americas{:}{:es}V Cumbre Cooperativa de las Américas{:}{:fr}5ème Sommet coopératif des Amériques{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/v-co-operative-summit-of-the-americas/) - {:en}Co-operatives of the Americas and The Co-operative Confederation of the Argentine Republic (Cooperar), together with the member organizations of the International Co-operative Alliance in Argentina, invite you to take part in the V Co-operative Summit of the Americas, "Co-operatives at a time of global challenges", which will take place in the city of Buenos Aires between October 23 and 26, 2018.{:}{:es}Cooperativas de las Américas y la Confederación Cooperativa de la República Argentina, junto a las organizaciones miembro de la Alianza Cooperativa Internacional en Argentina, le invitan a participar de la V Cumbre Cooperativa de las Américas, "El Cooperativismo en la hora de los desafíos globales", que tendrá lugar en la ciudad de Buenos Aires entre el 23 y el 26 de octubre de 2018.{:}{:fr}Les Coopératives des Amériques et la Confédération des Coopératives de la République argentine (Cooperar), avec les organisations membres de l'Alliance coopérative internationale en Argentine, vous invitent à prendre part au 5ème Sommet coopératif des Amériques, "Les coopératives à l’heure des défis mondiaux", qui aura lieu à Buenos Aires du 23 au 26 octobre 2018.{:}
- [Ouverture des candidatures à Campus Coopératives 2018](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ouverture-des-candidatures-a-campus-cooperatives-2018/) - Notre membre français CGSCOP s’engage dans la formation pratique des jeunes en les accompagnant dans la création de coopératives virtuelles avec un vrai plan d’affaires.
- [{:en}#SCIS2019: Programme and registrations{:}{:es}#SCIS2019: Programa e inscripción{:}{:fr}#SCIS2019: Programme et inscriptions{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/scis2019-presentation-and-programme/) - {:en}The 2019 edition will take place in Naples from 24 to 27 October{:}{:es}La edición de 2019 tendrá lugar en Nápoles del 24 al 27 de octubre.{:}{:fr}L'édition 2019 se déroulera à Naples du 24 au 27 octobre.{:}
- [{:en}3 days of workshops and visits in Naples for 50 students from all around the world #SCIS2018{:}{:es}3 días de talleres y visitas en Nápoles para 50 estudiantes de todas nacionalidades #SCIS2018{:}{:fr}3 jours d'ateliers et de visites à Naples pour 50 étudiants du monde entier #SCIS2018{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/3-days-of-workshops-and-visits-for-50-students-from-all-around-the-world/) - {:en}The 2018 edition of the Social Cooperatives International School (SCIS) closed its doors on Sunday 28 October in Naples (Italy), after three full days of sessions, workshops, study visits but also fun and relaxing moments.{:}{:es}La edición 2018 de la Escuela Internacional de Cooperativas Sociales (SCIS) cerró sus puertas el domingo 28 de octubre en Nápoles (Italia), después de tres días completos de sesiones, talleres y visitas de estudio.{:}{:fr}L'édition 2018 de l'École internationale des coopératives sociales (SCIS) a fermé ses portes le dimanche 28 octobre à Naples (Italie), après trois journées complètes de sessions, d'ateliers, de visites d'étude mais également de moments de détente et de loisirs.{:}
- [{:en}How to support cooperatives in times of crisis? We exchanged on strategies of cooperation with our members{:}{:es}¿Cómo apoyar a las cooperativas en tiempos de crisis? Intercambiamos estrategias de cooperación con nuestros miembros{:}{:fr}Comment accompagner les coopératives en temps de crise? Nous avons échangé sur les stratégies de coopération avec nos membres{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/supporting-cooperatives-in-times-of-crisis-cicopa-hosts-roundtable-for-members-to-exchange-on-cooperative-solutions/) - {:en}10 May 2021 On the 27th of April 2021, CICOPA hosted a roundtable for its members titled “Cooperation among cooperatives in times of crisis”. The event served as an occasion for members to gather and share their experiences on how they have been responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, what challenges they have faced, and
- [Our Work](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/5220/) - News Read our latest articles and news. Work Together Work Together is the global newsletter for cooperatives active in industry and services. We Own It! WE OWN IT! was a campaign on youth cooperative entrepreneurship developed by CICOPA from 2016 to 2018. #COOPTALES Read our latest cooperative stories.
- [EUSES 2021: Social and Solidarity Economy and the Agenda 2030 for a fair recovery – Online event – 29 April](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/euses-2021-social-and-solidarity-economy-and-the-agenda-2030-for-a-fair-recovery-online-event-29-april-22-2021/) - 22 April 2021 CICOPA invites you to the event organized by Social Economy Europe and UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy as part of the European Union initiative on social economy called Digital Road to Mannheim. The online event on “Social and Solidarity Economy: leading the implementation of the Agenda 2030 and
- [{:en}Sharing Like We Mean It – new research project sheds light on cooperativism in the cultural and technology sectors{:}{:es}Sharing Like We Mean It: un nuevo proyecto de investigación muestra el cooperativismo en los sectores culturales y tecnológicos {:}{:fr}Sharing Like We Mean It: un rapport étudie le coopérativisme dans les secteurs culturels et technologiques {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/sharing-like-we-mean-it-new-research-project-sheds-light-on-cooperativism-in-the-cultural-and-technology-sectors/) - {:en}20 April 2021 The research collective “Cultural Workers Organize” published a report, showcasing cooperative models in the cultural and technology sectors in Canada, the UK and the US. The report “Sharing Like We Mean It” provides an extensive overview to cooperative solutions to today's challenges in the world of work. Workers in the creative industry
- [{:en}GYF 2021: A celebration of youth coop entrepreneurship{:}{:es}GYF 2021: Una celebración del emprendimiento cooperativo juvenil {:}{:fr}GYF 2021 : Une célébration de l'entrepreneuriat des coopératives de jeunes {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/gyf-2021-a-celebration-of-youth-coop-entrepreneurship/) - {:en}7 April 2021 The second edition of the GYF took place online, where trainers, professionals, and youth from all around the world, got together and exchanged ideas on youth cooperative entrepreneurship, and much more. The Global Youth Forum (GYF) 2021 took place on the 25th and 26th of March 2021, the event (originally scheduled to
- [{:en}World Cooperative Monitor 2020: Three worker coops make the top 300{:}{:es}World Cooperative Monitor 2020: Tres cooperativas de trabajo se encuentran en el top 300{:}{:fr}Observatoire mondial des coopératives 2020 : trois coopératives de travailleurs font partie du top 300{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/world-cooperative-monitor-2020-three-worker-coops-make-the-top-300/) - {:en}4 February 2021 The newest issue of the World Cooperative Monitor explores the economic and social impact of the largest cooperatives and mutuals worldwide. At the end of January, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), together with European Research Institute on Cooperatives and Social Enterprises (EURICSE), launched the 2020 World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) report during a worldwide webinar. As the ICA describes it, the WCM
- [{:en}Japanese Workers Cooperatives Act is adopted{:}{:es}Se adopta la Ley de Cooperativas de Trabajo japonesa {:}{:fr}La loi japonaise sur les coopératives de travail est adoptée {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/japanese-workers-cooperatives-act-is-adopted/) - {:en}8 December 2020 CICOPA joins JWCU in their celebration as the “Worker Cooperatives Act” has been passed a few days ago. CICOPA sends its warmest congratulations to Asian member, Japan Workers’ Co-operative Union (JWCU) in occasion of the enactment of the “Workers Cooperatives Act”. The Act was passed by the Japanese House of Representatives on November 24th, and then ultimately passed by the Japanese House
- [{:en}Italy: historic agreement between unions and coops to promote worker buyouts{:}{:es}Italia: acuerdo histórico entre sindicatos y cooperativas para promover las adquisiciones de trabajadores{:}{:fr}Italie : accord historique entre les syndicats et les coopératives pour promouvoir le rachat des entreprises par les travailleurs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/italy-historic-agreement-between-unions-and-coops-to-promote-worker-buyouts/) - {:en}26 January 2021 Italian cooperative federations Agci, Confcooperative and Legacoop have signed an agreement with Italy’s largest trade union organizations to promote cooperative worker buyouts. On January 21st, Italian cooperative apex organisations Agci, Confcooperative, and Legacoop, signed a historical agreement with Italian trade union organizations Cgil, Cisl and Uil to promote the establishment and consolidation
- [{:en}#SCIS2020: The Digital Summit with European Institutions and former participants{:}{:es}#SCIS2020 La Cumbre Digital con las Instituciones Europeas y exalumnos{:}{:fr}#SCIS20 Le Digital Summit avec les institutions européennes et les participants des précédents éditions {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/scis2020-the-digital-summit-with-european-institutions-and-former-participants/) - {:en}4 December 2020 Over the last 5 years, the Social Cooperatives International School (SCIS), organised by CICOPA member Confcooperative Federsolidarietá, promoted social cooperatives and social enterprises internationally, hosting speakers and participants from all around the world in the beautiful city of Naples, Italy. Due the pandemic, and the impossibility for any physical gathering, this year
- [{:en}CICOPA is partner in the second edition of the online course Platform Cooperatives Now!{:}{:es}CICOPA es socio en la segunda edición del curso online “Platform Cooperatives Now!” {:}{:fr}CICOPA est partenaire de la deuxième édition du cours en ligne « Platform Cooperatives Now! » {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-is-partner-in-the-second-edition-of-the-online-course-platform-cooperatives-now/) - {:en}27 October 2020 After a successful conclusion of the first of the ‘Platform Coops Now’ course, hosted by The New School in New York and Mondragon University in the Basque country in Spain, the second edition of the course started on 26 October 2020. CICOPA is proud to be an international partner of this valuable program that
- [{:en}Iñigo Albizuri Landazabal elected President of CICOPA{:}{:es}Iñigo Albizuri Landazabal elegido Presidente de CICOPA{:}{:fr}Iñigo Albizuri Landazabal élu Président de CICOPA{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/inigo-albizuri-landazabal-elected-president-of-cicopa/) - {:en}The General Assembly of CICOPA, gathered today in Kigali (Rwanda), elected Iñigo Albizuri Landazabal as the new President of CICOPA. Mr. Albizuri Landazabal is director of Institutional Relations at Mondragon Corporation in the Basque Country (Spain). After a 6 years degree in Industrial Engineering and Business Management, Mr Albizuri Landazabal worked for more than twenty
- [{:en}How health, industrial and services cooperatives contribute to reducing inequalities{:}{:es}Cómo las cooperativas de salud, industriales y de servicios contribuyen a reducir las desigualdades{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/how-health-industrial-and-services-cooperatives-contribute-to-reducing-inequalities-2/) - {:en}Feedback from CICOPA and IHCO joint session, held on 16 October 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda, in the framework of the ICA Conference “Cooperatives and Development” Rising inequalities and their consequences seem to have finally reached leaders’ public discourse and political concern at many levels. However, whether this awareness generates appropriate mobilization and relevant public policies
- [{:en}CICOPA at the ICA GLOBAL CONFERENCE in Kigali{:}{:es}CICOPA en la CONFERENCIA GLOBAL de la ICA en Kigali{:}{:fr}CICOPA à la CONFÉRENCE GLOBALE de l'ICA à Kigali{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-at-the-ica-global-conference-in-kigali/) - {:en}From 14 to 17 October in Kigali, Rwanda, more than 1,000 people from 95 countries participated in the 2019 edition of the International Cooperative Alliance’s (ICA) Global Conference 'Cooperatives for Development'. The event has been organised in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda, a country where 43% of the population are members of cooperatives.
- [{:en}CECOP – CICOPA EUROPE and CICOPA appoint Diana Dovgan as Secretary General{:}{:es}CECOP - CICOPA EUROPE y CICOPA nombran a Diana Dovgan como Secretaria General{:}{:fr}CECOP - CICOPA EUROPE et CICOPA nomment Diana Dovgan au poste de Secrétaire générale{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cecop-cicopa-europe-and-cicopa-appoint-diana-dovgan-as-secretary-general/) - {:en}The Boards of the two organisations have appointed Diana Dovgan, CECOP – CICOPA Europe’s and CICOPA’s Senior Policy Officer, as Secretary General as of 1st of March, following the departure of the previous Secretary General, Bruno Roelants.{:}{:es}Las Juntas de las dos organizaciones han nombrado a Diana Dovgan, responsable de políticas de CECOP - CICOPA Europe y CICOPA, como Secretaria General a partir del 1 de marzo, tras la partida del anterior Secretario General, Bruno Roelants.{:}{:fr}Les conseils d'administration des deux organisations nomment Diana Dovgan, responsable des affaires publiques de CECOP - CICOPA Europe et de CICOPA, au poste de Secrétaire générale à compter du 1er mars, suite du départ du précédent Secrétaire général, Bruno Roelants.{:}
- [Secretary General Bruno Roelants appointed as Director-General of the ICA](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/secretary-general-bruno-roelants-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-ica/) - Today, the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) appointed Bruno Roelants as its new Director-General. Mr Roelants, currently Secretary General at CICOPA and CECOP-CICOPA Europe, will begin his new role in the coming weeks.
- [{:en}Cooperatives are responsible for almost 10% of world employment, new study shows{:}{:es}Las cooperativas son responsables de casi el 10 % del empleo mundial, según un nuevo estudio{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-are-responsible-for-almost-10-of-world-employment-new-study-shows/) - {:en}CICOPA, the international organisation of industrial and service cooperatives, published today its second global report on "Cooperatives and Employment". Based on data from 156 countries, the updated estimate shows that employment in or within the scope of cooperatives concerns at least 279.4 million people across the globe, in other words 9.46% of the world’s employed population.{:}{:es}CICOPA, la organización internacional de cooperativas industriales y de servicios, ha publicado hoy su segundo informe global sobre "Cooperativas y Empleo". Basándose en datos de 156 países, la estimación actualizada muestra que el empleo en o dentro del ámbito de las cooperativas afecta al menos a 279,4 millones de personas en todo el mundo, en otras palabras, al 9,46 % de la población activa mundial.{:}
- [{:en}Declaration on migrants and refugees{:}{:es}Declaración en relación con las personas migrantes y refugiadas{:}{:fr}Déclaration sur les migrants et les réfugiés{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/cicopas-declaration-on-migrants-and-refugees/) - {:en}CICOPA presents its "Declaration on Migrants and Refugees". Through this text, the organization reiterates the fact that cooperatives of this type “contribute to a decent and dignified life and to the social and economic integration of refugees and migrants in various parts of the world”.{:}{:es}CICOPA presenta una Declaración sobre Migrantes y Refugiados. A través de este texto, la organización recuerda que este tipo de empresa “contribuye a una vida decente y digna, y a la integración social y económica de los refugiados y migrantes en varias partes del mundo”.{:}{:fr}CICOPA publie une déclaration sur les migrants et les réfugiés. Par ce texte, CICOPA rappelle que ce type d'entreprise « contribue à une vie décente et digne et à l'intégration sociale et économique des réfugiés et des migrants dans le monde entier ».{:}
- [{:en}Mondragon Corporation is ranked 11th in list of enterprises that are changing the world{:}{:es}Mondragon ocupa el puesto 11 en la lista de empresas que están cambiando el mundo{:}{:fr}Mondragon se classe 11e sur la liste des entreprises qui changent le monde {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/mondragon-corporation-is-ranked-11th-in-list-of-enterprises-that-are-changing-the-world/) - {:en}2 October 2020 The worker cooperatives’ group Mondragon Corporation was listed as number 11 as one of the enterprises that are changing the world, according to the newest ranking compiled by Fortune Magazine. Mondragon Corporation is a worker cooperatives’ group in the Basque country (Spain). They were founded in 1956 by a young priest looking to encourage a group of young people to leave the factory where
- [{:en}ILO sits down with director of CICOPA member JWCU{:}{:es}La OIT entrevista al director de JWCU, miembro de CICOPA{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ilo-sits-down-with-director-of-cicopa-member-jwcu/) - {:en}15 September 2020 In celebration of their 100 years, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Cooperative Unit has organized a series of interviews that reflect on cooperative activities all around the world. Hereunder are some highlights of the prestigious interview with Mr. Nobuhiro Tamaki, the Director of the Japan Workers’ Co-operative Union (JWCU) had the chance
- [{:en}The federations of worker cooperatives in the Americas region pledges its solidarity with the Chilean people{:}{:es}Las federaciones de cooperativas de trabajo asociado de la región de las Américas se solidarizan con el pueblo chileno{:}{:fr}Les fédérations de coopératives de travail associé de la région Amériques sont solidaires avec le peuple chilien{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-federations-of-worker-cooperatives-in-the-americas-region-pledges-its-solidarity-with-the-chilean-people/) - {:en}13 November 2019 A wave of solidarity with Chilean people and demonstrators is spreading across the federations of worker cooperatives in the Americas region, as shown by declarations adopted by CICOPA members, United States federation of Worker Cooperatives (USA), Confederacion Nacional Cooperativa De Actividades Diversas (Mexico), Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (Canada) and CICOPA Mercosur. They
- [{:en}COVID19: CICOPA Americas' declaration{:}{:es}COVID19: Declaración de CICOPA Américas{:}{:fr}COVID19: Déclaration de CICOPA Amériques{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-americas-declaration/) - {:en}5 May 2020 Read the CICOPA Americas' Declaration on the cooperatives' contribution to a more cohesive and equal society following the coronavirus pandemic. "[...] It is in those moments precisely when the best of the human being often arises: solidarity, mutual aid, support, towards others, family, friends, neighbors, the community, even with sacrifice personal. [...]
- [{:en}Translation of the ILO interview with Giuseppe Guerini, President of CECOP and Vice-President of CICOPA{:}{:es}Traducción de la entrevista de la OIT con el Presidente de CECOP y Vicepresidente de CICOPA, Giuseppe Guerini{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/translation-of-the-ilo-interview-with-the-president-of-cecop-giuseppe-guerini/) - {:en}07 July 2020 This is a translation from an ILO interview. If you wish to read the original text click here. (Italian) ILO interview with the President of CECOP, Giuseppe Guerini Created in March 1920, the ILO Cooperative Unit marks its centenary in 2020. On this occasion, the series of interviews “ILO COOP 100” presents
- [Throwback to ICA’s Global Youth Forum 2020: Cooperative youth is already the present](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/throwback-to-icas-global-youth-forum-2020-cooperative-youth-is-already-the-present/) - 27 July 2020 More than a 100 young cooperators and practitioners from around the world gathered in Kuching, Malaysia from the 3rd to the 7th of February 2020 to take part in training on youth cooperative entrepreneurship. With tens of training sessions, lectures and plenary discussion, the Global Youth Forum of the International Cooperative Alliance
- [{:en}Transcription du message du Président de CICOPA à l'occasion de la Journée Internationale de Coopératives{:}{:fr}Transcription du message du Président de CICOPA à l'occasion de la Journée Internationale de Coopératives{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/transcription-du-message-du-president-de-cicopa-a-loccasion-de-la-journee-internationale-de-cooperatives/) - {:en}Transcription du message du Président de CICOPA Version française Le 4 juillet, nous célébrons beaucoup de choses mais surtout la Journée internationale des coopératives, et le thème de cette année est "Les coopératives contre le changement climatique". C'est une journée très important pour les coopératives de travail associé et les coopératives sociales du monde entier.
- [The road to Coops Day: Ride and shine!](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-road-to-coops-day-ride-and-shine/) - 25 June 2020 Ride and shine! Meet “La Pájara” This is a special article as a part of our annual celebrations for International Cooperatives Day #coopsday. In early 2018, a group of people began planning a new project with Coopcycle, an open-source cooperative platform that offers software solutions to connect customers, retailers, and bicycle riders. The use of which, is subject
- [Japan: Worker Cooperatives Act to be reviewed by House of Representatives](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/japan-worker-cooperatives-act-to-be-reviewed-by-house-of-representatives/) - 23 June 2020 The Japan Workers’ Cooperative Union (JWCU) has been long campaigning for these legislative changes. On June 12th of June, our Japanese members submitted the “Workers Cooperative Act” for revision, which if passed, will enable worker cooperatives to be set up with their specific legal form. Historically, Japan has no single cooperative law, but instead every sector
- [{:en}Mission & Values{:}{:es}Misión y Valores{:}{:fr}Mission et Valeurs{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/our-values/) - {:en}The main mission of CICOPA is to promote and represent workers’, social and producers’ cooperatives at the world level.{:}{:es}La misión principal de CICOPA es representar las cooperativas de trabajo asociado, cooperativas sociales y de producción a nivel mundial.{:}{:fr}La mission principale de CICOPA est de promouvoir et de représenter les coopératives de travail associé, les coopératives sociales et de production au niveau mondial.{:}
- [{:en}COVID19: HOW COOPERATIVES IN INDUSTRY AND SERVICES ARE RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS{:}{:es}COVID-19: CÓMO RESPONDEN A LA CRISIS LAS COOPERATIVAS EN LOS SECTORES DE LA INDUSTRIA Y LOS SERVICIOS{:}{:fr}COVID-19 : COMMENT LES COOPÉRATIVES INDUSTRIELLES ET DE SERVICES RÉPONDENT À LA CRISE{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/covid19-how-cooperatives-in-industry-and-services-are-responding-to-the-crisis/) - {:en}While the world is facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis, cooperatives in industry and services are reorganizing themselves, finding strength in the people and communities they serve. At the end of 2019, a new virus, known as Coronavirus or COVID-19, quickly spread around the world and the sheer number of people who have become
- [{:en}Message of solidarity with members affected by COVID-19{:}{:es} Mensaje de solidaridad con los miembros afectados por COVID-19{:}{:fr}Message de solidarité avec les membres touchés par le COVID-19{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/message-of-solidarity-with-members-affected-by-covid-19/) - {:en}Dear friends, The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our lives. Those of us who are healthy should consider ourselves to be lucky. CICOPA, together with CECOP and CICOPA Americas would like to send our love, support and solidarity to those who are less fortunate, including members of our family and friends, who are experiencing a
- [{:en}Social Cooperatives International School SCIS2019: an “Incredible” 5th edition!{:}{:es}Escuela Internacional de Cooperativas Sociales SCIS2019: ¡una 5ª edición "increíble"!{:}{:fr}École internationale des coopératives sociales SCIS2019 : une 5ème édition « Incroyable » !{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/social-cooperatives-international-school-scis2019/) - {:en}The fifth edition of the Social Cooperatives International School #SCIS2019 comes to an end. Organized by CICOPA Italian member, Confcooperative Federsolidarietà, in the beautiful city of Naples, the #SCIS2019 allows cooperators from around the world to meet, exchange practices and learn from each other. This year edition attracted 40 entrepreneurs from 8 different countries from
- [{:en}CICOPA Congress statement on peace in Northern Syria{:}{:es}Declaración del Congreso de CICOPA sobre la paz en el Norte de Siria{:}{:fr}La déclaration du Congrès de CICOPA sur la paix dans le Nord de la Syrie{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-congress-statement-on-peace-in-northern-syria/) - {:en}Kigali, 13 October 2019 CICOPA, the International organisation of Cooperatives in Industry and Services, meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, on 13 October 2019 for its Congress sends our warmest greetings to the cooperative movement in Syria. We honour the unbroken commitment of the cooperative movement to the cause of peace around the world. We note the
- [{:en}Mutamenti: a cooperative and a theatre company for the new generations{:}{:es}Mutamenti: una cooperativa y una compañía de teatro para las nuevas generaciones{:}{:fr}Mutamenti: une coopérative et une compagnie de théâtre pour les nouvelles générations{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/mutamenti-a-cooperative-and-a-theatre-company-for-the-new-generations/) - {:en}The social cooperative Mutamenti/Teatro Civico 14 is a theatre company founded in 2005 with the support of the municipality of Caserta, a town in the Region Campania in the south of Italy, that through a public tender had allocated funds for the purchase of materials useful for the performance of theatrical activities. Having always operated
- [{:en}ParteNeapolis: an example of how to strengthen the community through culture and art.{:}{:es}ParteNeápolis: un ejemplo de cómo fortalecer la comunidad a través de la cultura y el arte.{:}{:fr}ParteNeapolis : un exemple de comment renforcer la communauté par la culture et l'art.{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/parteneapolis-an-example-of-how-to-strengthen-the-community-through-culture-and-art/) - {:en}The Italian cooperative ParteNeapolis was created in Naples in 2000 through the European project "Impara l'Arte", or “learn the art” in English, an initiative carried out by the cooperative group CGM, the biggest consortium of social cooperatives in Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Internal Affairs. The project aimed at the establishment of social
- [{:en}CICOPA’s message for the 2019 International Day of Cooperatives{:}{:es}Mensaje de CICOPA, la Organización Internacional de Cooperativas Industriales y de Servicios.{:}{:fr}Message de CICOPA, l’Organisation International des Coopératives Industrielles et des Services{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/message-of-cicopa-the-international-organisation-of-industrial-and-service-cooperatives/) - {:en} 6th of July 2019 Yesterday, today and tomorrow - Worker cooperatives fight for decent work Decent work is this year’s topic for the International Day of Cooperatives, taking place on the 6th of July. With an estimated 11.5 million jobs, CICOPA celebrates wholeheartedly the achievements of our worker and social cooperatives and their daily
- [ILO’s Report “Working for a Brighter Future” – Worker cooperatives are ready for the Future of Work](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ilos-report-working-for-a-brighter-future-worker-cooperatives-are-ready-for-the-future-of-work/) - The ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work has published a report on how to achieve a decent and sustainable future of work for all. The Commission outlines in the report a vision for a human-centered agenda based on three pillars: people’s capabilities, institutions of work, and decent and sustainable work.
- [{:en}A unique place of dialogue and mutual learning: #SCIS2017{:}{:es}Un lugar único de diálogo y aprendizaje mutuo: #SCIS2017{:}{:fr}Un lieu unique de dialogue et d'apprentissage mutuel: #SCIS2017{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/a-unique-place-of-dialogue-and-mutual-learning-scis-2017/) - {:en}Hosting 35 cooperators from 9 different countries (Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Wales, United States, Japan, Sri Lanka) with a focus on communication, social farming and management, the 2017 edition confirmed the International School as a unique place of dialogue and mutual learning.{:}{:es}Con la asistencia de 35 cooperadores de 9 países diferentes con un enfoque en comunicación, agricultura social y gestión, la edición 2017 confirmó la Escuela Internacional como lugar único de diálogo y aprendizaje mutuo.{:}{:fr}Accueillant 35 coopérateurs de 9 pays différents et axée sur la communication, l'agriculture sociale et la gestion, l'édition 2017 a confirmé l'International School comme lieu unique de dialogue et d'apprentissage mutuel. {:}
- [Cooperatives are key to the transition from the informal to the formal economy](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/cooperatives-are-key-to-the-transition-from-the-informal-to-the-formal-economy/) - The document “Cooperatives are key to the transition from the informal to the formal economy” by CICOPA argues that the cooperative entrepreneurial model is particularly adapted to lifting people out of poverty and carrying out the transition to the formal economy.
- [{:en}Uruguayan media cooperatives are in astonishingly good health{:}{:es}Ser medio, ser cooperativa y además sobrevivir{:}{:fr}L'étonnante santé des médias coopératifs uruguayens{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/uruguayan-media-cooperatives-are-in-astonishingly-good-health/) - {:en}At a time when communication is being totally revolutionised, Uruguayan media is experiencing a crisis which seems to be getting worse the longer it lasts. This is the context in which two media cooperatives are battling to survive. Although they have a similar background, they have different readerships and discourse. The “La Diaria” and “Brecha” publications co-exist in an increasingly hostile environment.{:}{:es}En tiempos donde la comunicación se ha visto revolucionada, los medios de comunicación uruguayo atraviesan una crisis la cual se acentúa con un futuro incierto. Los contenidos on demand están compitiendo fuertemente con la televisión, la radio contra los podcasts y los medios de prensa tradicionales contra el flujo de información en redes sociales. En ese contexto, en Uruguay existen dos medios cooperativos que se rebuscan para sobrevivir. Con una raíz similar pero con públicos y lenguajes diferentes, La Diaria y Brecha conviven en un ambiente cada vez más hostil.{:}{:fr}Alors que la communication se voit en train d'être totalement révolutionner, les médias uruguayens traversent une crise qui semble s’aggraver plus elle dure. Le contenu à la demande est en concurrence avec la télévision, la radio est mise au défi par les podcasts et les médias traditionnels sont confrontés au flux sans fin d'informations fournies sur les réseaux sociaux. C’est dans ce contexte que deux coopératives de médias luttent pour leur survie. Bien qu'ils aient un passé similaire, ils ont un lectorat et un discours différents. Les publications «La Diaria» et «Brecha» coexistent dans un environnement de plus en plus hostile.{:}
- [{:en}"Without community media there is no democracy", warn journalists in Argentina{:}{:es}"Sin medios comunitarios no hay democracia", advierten periodistas en Argentina{:}{:fr}"Sans médias communautaires, pas de démocratie", avertissent les journalistes argentins{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperative-community-based-and-self-managed-media-in-argentina/) - {:en}In Argentina, freedom of expression is more than ever under threat. Abuse on free and plural press are no longer determined by typical authoritarian measures, such as the closure of newspapers and magazines, the presence of soldiers and assault cars in the printing presses, the withdrawal of certain paper issues from the market, and other forms of censorship experienced in the past. In fact, the government of President Mauricio Macri distinguishes the media between friends and enemies; functional and dysfunctional, “liberal” and “militant journalism.”{:}{:es}En la Argentina, la libertad de expresión está amenazada como nunca antes. Los atropellos a la prensa libre y plural ya no están determinados con las clásicas medidas de los gobiernos de facto, autoritarios o de regímenes de derecha, como: el cierre de diarios y revistas, la presencia de soldados y carros de asalto en las imprentas, el retiro de determinadas ediciones de los kioscos, y otras formas de censura experimentadas en el pasado, sino que el gobierno del Presidente Mauricio Macri determina a los medios de prensa entre amigos o enemigos; funcionales y disfuncionales, “liberales” y de “periodismo militante”.{:}{:fr}En Argentine, la liberté d'expression est menacée comme jamais auparavant. Les abus contre la presse libre et plurielle ne sont plus déterminés par les mesures classiques des gouvernements autoritaires tels que: la fermeture de journaux et de magazines, la présence de soldats et les voitures d'assaut dans les presses à imprimer, le retrait de certaines éditions de kiosques et d'autres formes de censure expérimentées dans le passé, mais le gouvernement du président Mauricio Macri divise les médias entre "amis" ou "ennemis", entre "journalisme militant", "fonctionnel" ou "dysfonctionnel".{:}
- [{:en}The Médor case study{:}{:es}El caso Médor{:}{:fr}Le cas Médor{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-medor-case-study/) - {:en}Médor is a quarterly Belgian and cooperative investigative and news report magazine. It was first published in 2015 and has already received a large number of awards in recognition of the quality of its content and economic and social model. We interviewed one of the founders of Médor, Tiffany Lasserre, to get a better understanding of the advantages of the cooperative model in this highly particular and difficult sector, namely that of the journalistic press.{:}{:es}Médor es una revista cooperativa trimestral belga de encuestas y relatos. Publicada por primera vez en 2015, ya ha recibido numerosos premios que reconocen la calidad de su contenido y su modelo económico y social. Entrevistamos a una de las fundadoras de Médor, Tiffany Lasserre, para conocer mejor las ventajas del modelo cooperativo en este sector tan particular y difícil que es la prensa periodística.{:}{:fr}Médor est un magazine trimestriel belge et coopératif d’enquêtes et de récits. Publié pour la première fois en 2015, il a déjà reçu de nombreux prix saluant la qualité de ses contenus comme celle de son modèle économique et social. Nous avons interviewé une des fondatrices de Médor, Tiffany Lasserre, pour mieux comprendre les avantages du modèle coopératif dans ce secteur si particulier et difficile qu’est la presse journalistique.{:}
- [{:en}Breaking the Fourth Wall: Media-based cooperatives in Asia and Pacific{:}{:es}Rompiendo la cuarta pared: las cooperativas de comunicación en Asia y el Pacífico{:}{:fr}Briser le quatrième mur: les coopératives de médias en Asie et Pacifique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/breaking-the-fourth-wall-media-based-cooperatives-in-asia-and-pacific/) - {:en}The landscape of media-based worker cooperatives in Asia Pacific is both varied and unique. But there is still scope and potential for this movement to kick-off, as many of the known examples are from the pre-globalization era. With the abundance of talent more such cooperatives need to be established in various media streams, motivated from successful cases of individuals rallying together to converge their talents, interests, ideas and goals, for mutual enterprise and cooperation.{:}{:es}El panorama de las cooperativas de trabajadores en el sector de los medios de comunicación en Asia Pacífico es variado y único. Pero todavía hay alcance y potencial, ya que muchos de los ejemplos conocidos son de la era anterior a la globalización. Con la abundancia de talentos, es necesario establecer más cooperativas de este tipo en diversos medios de comunicación, motivadas por casos exitosos de individuos que se unen para converger sus talentos, intereses, ideas y objetivos, para la empresa y la cooperación mutuas.{:}{:fr}Le paysage des coopératives de travail dans le secteur des médias en Asie-Pacifique est à la fois varié et unique. Mais ce mouvement a encore du potentiel, car de nombreux exemples connus datent de la période précédant la mondialisation.{:}
- [{:en}May the cooperative model save the local media industry?{:}{:es}¿Puede el modelo cooperativo salvar la industria de los medios?{:}{:fr}Le modèle coopératif peut-il sauver l'industrie médiatique?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/may-the-cooperative-model-save-the-local-media-industry/) - {:en}With this issue of Work Together, we want to present you with positive and sometimes heart-warming examples of cooperatives engaged in a noble and innovative battle to preserve pluralism, freedom of the press and independence, whilst assuring a democratic governance of their editorial boards.{:}{:es}En este número de Trabajar Juntos, queremos presentar ejemplos positivos y a veces reconfortantes de cooperativas involucradas en una lucha noble e innovadora para preservar la pluralidad, la libertad de prensa y la independencia, a la vez que garantizan una gestión democrática de sus consejos editoriales.{:}{:fr}Avec ce numéro de Work Together, nous souhaitons vous présenter des exemples positifs et parfois réconfortants de coopératives engagées dans une bataille noble et innovante visant à préserver le pluralisme, la liberté de la presse et l'indépendance, tout en assurant une gouvernance démocratique à leurs conseils de rédaction.{:}
- [{:en}Hullabaloo Publishing Talks about Challenges Facing Canadian Media{:}{:es}Hullabaloo Publishing expone los desafíos a los que hacen frente los medios de comunicación canadienses{:}{:fr}Hullabaloo Publishing sur les défis des médias canadiens{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/hullabaloo-publishing-talks-about-challenges-facing-canadian-media/) - {:en}As in many other countries, Canada’s print media are in the midst of challenging times. One of the few alternative publishers still operating is Saskatchewan’s Hullabaloo Publishing Workers Co-operative, which prints Regina’s prairie dog and Saskatoon’s Planet S Magazine, two papers that come out every other week. {:}{:es}Como en muchos otros países, los medios impresos de Canadá atraviesan tiempos difíciles. Una de las pocas editoriales alternativas que siguen en funcionamiento es Hullabaloo Publishing Workers Co-operative, que edita el Prairie dog de Regina y la Revista Planet S de Saskatoon, dos periódicos que salen cada dos semanas.{:}{:fr}Comme dans beaucoup d’autres pays, la presse écrite canadienne traverse une période difficile. La concentration croissante de la propriété signifie que seules quelques sociétés publient la grande majorité des quotidiens du pays, tandis qu’un grand nombre de journaux hebdomadaires et mensuels ont récemment été fermés. L’un des rares éditeurs alternatifs encore en activité est la coopérative Hullabaloo Publishing Workers de la Saskatchewan, qui imprime le chien de prairie de Regina et le magazine Planet S de Saskatoon, deux journaux parus tous les 15 jours.{:}
- [{:en}An analysis of the first "Guidelines concerning statistics of cooperatives"{:}{:es}Análisis de las primeras "Directrices sobre estadísticas de cooperativas".{:}{:fr}Analyse des premières "Lignes directrices concernant les statistiques des coopératives"{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/an-analysis-of-the-first-guidelines-concerning-statistics-of-cooperatives/) - {:en}The first international standard on the statistics of cooperatives was adopted by the 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS) on 18 October. CICOPA has been strongly involved in the process together with the ICA.{:}{:es}La primera norma internacional sobre estadísticas de cooperativas fue adoptada por la 20a Conferencia Internacional de Estadísticos del Trabajo (CIET) el 18 de octubre. CICOPA ha participado activamente en el proceso junto con la ACI.{:}{:fr}La première norme internationale sur les statistiques des coopératives a été adoptée par la 20e Conférence internationale des statisticiens du travail (CIST) le 18 octobre. CICOPA ainsi que l'ACI ont été fortement impliqués dans ce processus.{:}
- [{:en}A Cooperative to foster the curiosity of Polish citizens{:}{:es}Una cooperativa para fomentar la curiosidad de los ciudadanos polacos{:}{:fr}Une coopérative pour stimuler la curiosité des citoyens polonais{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/a-cooperative-to-foster-the-curiosity-of-polish-citizens/) - {:en}Cooperative Media WNET was set up in December 2011. Its mission was to create and support independent media that respect values such as freedom, responsibility and commitment. The cooperative follows republican ideals based on the Christian traditions of the Republic of Poland and on respect towards the cooperative movement that concentrated in the 1980s around “Solidarnosc” movement.{:}{:es}Cooperative Media WNET se creó en diciembre de 2011. Su misión era crear y respaldar medios de comunicación independientes que respetaran valores como la libertad, la responsabilidad y el compromiso. La cooperativa sigue los ideales republicanos basados en las tradiciones cristianas de la República de Polonia y en el respeto hacia el movimiento cooperativo que se concentró en los años ochenta en torno al movimiento "Solidarnosc". {:}
- [{:en}How are cooperatives portrayed in the media?{:}{:es}¿Cómo representan los medios de comunicación a las cooperativas?{:}{:fr}Comment les médias représentent-ils les coopératives ?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/how-are-cooperatives-portrayed-in-the-media/) - {:en}In 2017, three students at the KU Leuven in Belgium carried out research on the way in which cooperatives are portrayed in the media. This is an original subject and whilst it was addressed at a local level, the outcome of the research is positive for the entire cooperative movement. {:}{:es}Tres estudiantes de la Universidad Católica de Leuven, Bélgica, llevaron a cabo una investigación en 2017 sobre cómo se representan las cooperativas en los medios de comunicación. Un tema original tratado a escala local, pero que resuena de manera positiva para todo el movimiento cooperativo.{:}{:fr}Trois étudiants de la KU Leuven en Belgique ont mené en 2017 une recherche sur la façon dont les coopératives sont dépeintes dans les médias. Un sujet original traité localement, mais qui résonne positivement pour l’ensemble du mouvement coopératif.{:}
- [{:en}Information and Communication: a glance at the most recent sectoral trends{:}{:es}Información y Comunicación: un vistazo a las tendencias más recientes del sector{:}{:fr}Information et communication: aperçu des dernières tendances sectorielles{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/information-and-communication-a-glance-at-the-most-recent-sectoral-trends/) - {:en}If we look at the whole sectoral evolution inside our movement in recent last years, the two CICOPA Global Reports, reported a 27% increase in the number of enterprises active in this field in recent years. {:}{:es}Si observamos toda la evolución sectorial dentro de nuestro movimiento en estos últimos años, los dos Informes Globales de CICOPA reportaron un incremento del 27% en el número de empresas activas en el sector durante los últimos años.{:}{:fr}Si nous examinons l'ensemble de l'évolution sectorielle au sein de notre mouvement au cours des dernières années, les deux CICOPA Global Reports font état d'une augmentation de 27% du nombre d'entreprises actives dans ce domaine ces dernières années. {:}
- [{:en}Field research and seminar on “Strategy for developing and promoting worker and social cooperatives in Singapore”{:}{:es}Investigación de campo y seminario sobre la “Estrategia para desarrollar y promover cooperativas de trabajadores y sociales en Singapur”{:}{:fr}Recherche et séminaire sur la «Stratégie de développement et de promotion des coopératives de travail et des coopératives sociales à Singapour»{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/field-research-and-seminar-on-strategy-for-developing-and-promoting-worker-and-social-cooperatives-in-singapore/) - {:en}In the framework of the project with the Singapore government, CICOPA organized a field research and a seminar during the week of 19-23 November, in Singapore. Hyungsik Eum, CICOPA data analyst, together with two experts from our network, carried out interviews with various local stakeholders from the cooperative movement, social enterprises and governmental bodies.{:}{:es}En el marco del proyecto con el gobierno de Singapur, CICOPA organizó una investigación de campo y un seminario durante la semana del 19 al 23 de noviembre en Singapur. Hyungsik Eum, analista de datos de CICOPA, junto con dos expertos de nuestra red, llevaron a cabo entrevistas con varios actores locales del movimiento cooperativo, empresas sociales y organismos gubernamentales.{:}{:fr}Dans le cadre du projet avec le gouvernement de Singapour, CICOPA a organisé une recherche de terrain et un séminaire la semaine du 19 au 23 novembre à Singapour. Hyungsik Eum, data analyst chez CICOPA, ainsi que deux experts de notre réseau, ont mené des entretiens avec divers acteurs locaux du mouvement coopératif, d'entreprises sociales et d'organismes gouvernementaux.{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA at the ICA Asia Pacific Regional Assembly in Tehran{:}{:es}CICOPA en la Asamblea Regional ICA Asia Pacífico en Teherán{:}{:fr}CICOPA à l'Assemblée régionale de l'ICA Asie Pacifique à Téhéran{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-at-the-ica-asia-pacific-regional-assembly-in-tehran/) - {:en}CICOPA was in Teheran in November 2018 for the ICA Asia Pacific Regional Assembly as well as the 10th Co-operative Forum. On that occasion, CICOPA co-organised a development meeting and workshop on industrial and service cooperatives in Asia Pacific region.{:}{:es}CICOPA estaba en Teherán en noviembre de 2018 para la Asamblea Regional de la ACI Asia Pacífico, así como también para el 10º Foro Cooperativo. En esa ocasión, CICOPA organizó una reunión de desarrollo y un taller sobre cooperativas industriales y de servicios en la región de Asia Pacífico.{:}{:fr}CICOPA était présent à Téhéran en novembre 2018 pour l'assemblée régionale de l'ICA Asie-Pacifique, ainsi que pour le 10e forum de coopération. À cette occasion, CICOPA a co-organisé une réunion de développement et un atelier sur les coopératives industrielles et de services dans la région Asie-Pacifique.{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA Americas on the future of worker cooperatives in Buenos Aires{:}{:es}CICOPA Américas sobre el futuro de las cooperativas de trabajo en Buenos Aires{:}{:fr}CICOPA Americas sur l'avenir des coopératives de travail à Buenos Aires{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-americas-members-meet-in-argentina/) - {:en}Under the slogan "Cooperativism at the hour of global challenges", the 1,500 participants of the “V Cooperative Summit of the Americas”have been building agreements for three days, gathered in a final document called the “Declaration of Buenos Aires”. {:}{:es}Bajo el lema "El cooperativismo en la hora de los desafíos globales", los 1,500 participantes de la "V Cumbre de las Cooperativas de las Américas" han estado construyendo acuerdos durante tres días, reunidos en un documento final llamado "Declaración de Buenos Aires".{:}{:fr}Sous le slogan "Le coopérativisme à l'heure des défis mondiaux", les 1500 participants du "Sommet coopératif des Amériques" ont passé des accords durant trois jours, rassemblés dans un document final appelé "Déclaration de Buenos Aires".{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA at the conference “Future of Work and Worker Cooperatives” in South Korea{:}{:es}CICOPA en la conferencia "Futuro del trabajo y cooperativas de trabajadores" en Corea del Sur{:}{:fr}CICOPA à la conférence «L'avenir du travail et des coopératives de travail» en Corée du Sud{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-at-the-conference-future-of-work-and-worker-cooperatives-in-south-korea/) - {:en}Diana Dovgan, CICOPA Secretary General, and Hyungsik Eum, CICOPA’s Data Analyst, took part in the conference “Future of Work and Worker Cooperatives” in South Korea, on July 12 and 13, organized by our member, Korean Federation of Worker Cooperatives (KFWC). {:}{:es}Diana Dovgan, Secretaria General de CICOPA, y Hyungsik Eum, Analista de Datos de CICOPA, participaron en la conferencia "Futuro del Trabajo y Cooperativas de Trabajadores" en Corea del Sur, el 12 y 13 de julio, organizada por nuestro miembro, la Federación Coreana de Cooperativas de Trabajadores (KFWC){:}{:fr}Diana Dovgan, secrétaire générale de CICOPA, et Hyungsik Eum, data analyst pour CICOPA, ont participé à la conférence «L'avenir du travail et des coopératives de travail» en Corée du Sud, organisée par notre membre de la Fédération coréenne des coopératives de travail (KFWC).{:}
- [{:en}How worker cooperatives deal with tensions?{:}{:es}¿Cómo lidian las cooperativas con las tensiones?{:}{:fr}Comment les coopératives de travail gèrent-elles les tensions?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/how-worker-coops-deal-with-tensions/) - {:en}Luc Audebrand is a professor at Laval University (Quebec City). His research focuses on managing tensions in worker coops and, in this paper called "Expanding the scope of paradox scholarship on social enterprise: the case for (re)introducing worker cooperatives", he describes the main tensions in worker coops and ways to deal with these tensions. {:}{:es}Luc Audebrand es profesor en la Universidad de Laval (Ciudad de Quebec). Su investigación se centra en manejar las tensiones en las cooperativas de trabajadores y, en este artículo llamado "Expanding the scope of paradox scholarship on social enterprise: the case for (re)introducing worker cooperatives", describe las principales tensiones en las cooperativas de trabajo y las formas de tratar con estas tensiones.{:}{:fr}Luc Audebrand est professeur à l'Université de Laval (Québec). Ses recherches portent sur la gestion des tensions dans les coopératives de travail et, dans cet article intitulé « Expanding the scope of paradox scholarship on social enterprise: the case for (re)introducing worker cooperatives », il décrit les principales tensions dans les coopératives de travail et la manière dont elles sont gérées.{:}
- [{:en}The USA just passed the first national legislation that focuses on worker cooperatives{:}{:es}Los Estados Unidos acaban de aprobar la primera legislación nacional que se centra sobre las cooperativas de trabajadores{:}{:fr}Les États-Unis viennent d'adopter la première législation nationale axée sur les coopératives de travail{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-usa-just-passed-the-first-national-legislation-that-focuses-on-worker-cooperatives/) - {:en}CICOPA joins its member USFWC – the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives – in celebrating the first employee ownership-focused law in more than twenty years and applauding this “bipartisan effort to improve small business loans and outreach for employee ownership”. {:}{:es}CICOPA se une a su miembro USFWC, la Federación de Cooperativas de Trabajadores de EE. UU., Celebrando la primera ley centrada en la propiedad de los empleados en más de veinte años y aplaudiendo este "esfuerzo bipartidista para mejorar los préstamos a pequeñas empresas y el alcance de la propiedad de los empleados".{:}{:fr}CICOPA se joint à son membre USFWC - la Fédération américaine des coopératives de travail - pour célébrer la première loi centrée sur l’actionnariat salarié depuis plus de vingt ans et "applaudir cet effort bipartisan pour améliorer les prêts aux petites entreprises".{:}
- [{:en}The Future of Work: Where do Industrial and Service Co-ops Stand?{:}{:es}El futuro del trabajo: ¿dónde se encuentran las cooperativas industriales y de servicios?{:}{:fr}L'avenir du travail: où en sont les coopératives industrielles et de services?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/the-future-of-work-where-do-industrial-and-service-cooperatives-stand/) - {:en}The organization of work and of the production of goods and services is experiencing profound changes that may strongly alter the way in which we work and the future of work itself. In discussing the future of work, it is necessary to differentiate 4 interrelated categories of issues. The present strategic paper review these 4 areas below and provide recommendations structured around the ILO’s concept of Decent Work.{:}{:es}¿Cómo reaccionan las cooperativas industriales y de servicios ante estos desafíos? ¿Cuáles son los modelos cooperativos innovadores más recientes, basados en la propiedad de los trabajadores, que se están estableciendo como respuesta? El documento estratégico de CICOPA sobre el Futuro del Trabajo intenta responder a esas preguntas y ofrecer recomendaciones a los encargados del desarrollo de políticas en ese campo.{:}{:fr}L'organisation du travail et de la production de biens et de services connaît de profonds changements qui peuvent fortement modifier notre manière de travailler et l'avenir du travail lui-même. En discutant de l'avenir du travail, il est nécessaire de différencier quatre catégories de questions interdépendantes. Le présent document stratégique passe en revue ces quatre domaines et fournit des recommandations structurées autour du concept de travail décent de l'OIT.{:}
- [{:en}How worker, social and producers cooperatives contribute to a sustainable economy?{:}{:es}¿Cómo las cooperativas de trabajadores, sociales y de productores contribuyen a una economía sostenible?{:}{:fr}Comment les coopératives de travail, sociales et de production contribuent-elles à une économie durable?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/how-worker-coops-contribute-to-a-sustainable-economy/) - {:en}On 7 July 2018, cooperators around the world will celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives with a slogan: "Sustainable societies through cooperation". But what makes cooperatives a valuable ally towards a green, sustainable and competitive economy?{:}{:es}El 7 de julio de 2018, los cooperadores del mundo celebrarán el Día Internacional de las Cooperativas con el lema: "Sociedades sostenibles gracias a la cooperación". Pero, ¿qué hace que las cooperativas sean un valioso aliado para una economía verde, sostenible y competitiva?{:}{:fr}Le 7 juillet 2018, les coopérateurs du monde entier célébreront la Journée internationale des coopératives avec un slogan: « Coopérer pour une société durable ». Mais qu'est-ce qui fait des coopératives un allié précieux pour une économie verte, durable et compétitive?{:}
- [{:en}More U.S. businesses are becoming worker co-ops: Here’s why{:}{:es}¿Por qué más negocios de EE. UU. Se están convirtiendo en cooperativas de trabajadores?{:}{:fr}De plus en plus d'entreprises américaines deviennent des coopératives de travail: voici pourquoi!{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/more-u-s-businesses-are-becoming-worker-co-ops-heres-why/) - {:en}With new tools and political policies now in place to support them, there could be a boom in employee-owned business ahead as baby boomers retire and sell their companies to their workers.{:}{:es}Con nuevas herramientas y políticas ahora en marcha para apoyarlos, podría haber un boom en el negocio de los empleados a medida que los baby boomers se retiren y vendan sus empresas a sus trabajadores.{:}{:fr}Avec de nouveaux outils et mesures politiques en place pour les soutenir, il pourrait y avoir un boom dans les affaires et commerces privés, alors que les baby-boomers prennent leur retraite et vendent leurs entreprises à leurs travailleurs.{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA to conduct a study for the Government of Singapore{:}{:es}CICOPA realizará un estudio para el Gobierno de Singapur{:}{:fr}CICOPA mènera une étude pour le gouvernement de Singapour{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-to-conduct-a-study-for-the-government-of-singapore/) - {:en}CICOPA is pleased to announce it has concluded a contract with the Government of Singapore to conduct an 8-month study entitled “Strategy for developing and promoting worker and social cooperatives in Singapore”. {:}{:es}CICOPA se complace en anunciar que ha firmado un contrato con el Gobierno de Singapur para realizar un estudio de 8 meses titulado "Estrategia para el desarrollo y la promoción de las cooperativas de trabajadores y sociales en Singapur".{:}{:fr}CICOPA a le plaisir d'annoncer avoir conclu un contrat avec le gouvernement de Singapour pour la réalisation d'une étude de huit mois intitulée « Stratégie de développement et de promotion des coopératives de travail et des coopératives sociales à Singapour ».{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA welcomes FEDECABA in its network{:}{:es}CICOPA da la bienvenida a FEDECABA en su red{:}{:fr}CICOPA accueille FEDECABA dans son réseau{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-welcomes-fedecaba-in-its-network/) - {:en}CICOPA is pleased to announce the membership of FEDECABA, the Federation of Self-Managed Cooperatives of Buenos Aires for Another Economy. {:}{:es}CICOPA se complace en anunciar la membresía de FEDECABA, la Federación de Cooperativas Autogestionadas de Buenos Aires Para Otra Economía.{:}{:fr}CICOPA a le plaisir d'annoncer l'adhésion de FEDECABA, la Fédération des Coopératives Autogérées de Buenos Aires pour une Autre Economie.{:}
- [{:en}"The SEWA Way": a New Report with the ILO{:}{:es}"The SEWA Way": un nuevo informe con la OIT{:}{:fr}"The SEWA Way": un nouveau rapport avec l'OIT{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/the-sewa-way-a-new-report-by-the-ilo-on-our-indian-member/) - {:en}The International Labour Organisation (ILO) published on their website a new summary of the report “Advancing cooperation among women workers in the informal economy: The SEWA way” which aims to provide an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for cooperatives and other SSE enterprises in empowering women workers in the informal economy with a specific focus on the experience of Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA).{:}{:es}La Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) publicó en su sitio web un nuevo resumen del informe "Promoviendo la cooperación entre las trabajadoras de la economía informal: el método SEWA", cuyo objetivo es comprender los desafíos y oportunidades para las cooperativas y otras empresas de economia social en empoderamiento de las trabajadoras en la economía informal con un enfoque específico en la experiencia de la Asociación de Mujeres Trabajadoras por Cuenta Propia (SEWA).{:}{:fr}L'Organisation internationale du travail (OIT) a publié sur son site internet un nouveau résumé du rapport «Promouvoir la coopération entre les femmes dans l'économie informelle: la voie SEWA» qui vise à comprendre les défis et les opportunités pour les coopératives et autres entreprises de l'économie sociale. quant à l'autonomisation des travailleuses dans l'économie informelle en mettant l'accent sur l'expérience de l'Association des travailleuses indépendantes (SEWA).{:}
- [{:en}New Worker Co-op Business Transfer Websites in Canada{:}{:es}Nuevos sitios web de transferencia de empresas cooperativas de trabajadores en Canadá{:}{:fr}Nouveaux sites Web sur le transfert d'entreprise pour les coopératives de travail au Canada{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/new-worker-co-op-business-transfer-websites-in-canada/) - {:en}The first major result from the agreement between the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) and la Confédération générale des SCOPs in France, the world leaders in worker co-op business succession, is the new website, www.transfertcoop.com.{:}{:es}El primer gran resultado del acuerdo entre la Federación Canadiense de Cooperativas de Trabajadores (CWCF) y la Confédération générale des SCOPs en Francia, los líderes mundiales en la sucesión de negocios cooperativos de trabajadores, es el nuevo sitio web, www.transfertcoop.com.{:}{:fr}Le premier résultat important de l'entente conclue entre la Fédération canadienne des coopératives de travail (FCCT) et la Confédération générale des SCOP en France, chef de file mondial en matière de relève d'entreprises coopératives de travail, est le nouveau site Web www.transfertcoop.com.{:}
- [{:en}Uganda MPs recognize cooperatives are key to attain social economic transformation{:}{:es}Los parlamentarios de Uganda reconocen que las cooperativas son clave para lograr la transformación socioeconómica{:}{:fr}Les députés ougandais reconnaissent que les coopératives sont essentielles à la transformation sociale et économique{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/uganda-mps-recognize-cooperatives-are-key-to-attain-social-economic-transformation/) - {:en}The Parliament of Uganda recognized the importance of cooperatives as a key actor to attain social economic transformation in the country. A budget for "the revival of cooperatives" should be allocated in 2018/2019.{:}{:es}El Parlamento de Uganda reconoció la importancia de las cooperativas como un actor clave para lograr la transformación económica social en el país. Se debe asignar un presupuesto para "la reactivación de las cooperativas" en 2018/2019.{:}
- [{:en}Assessing the Worldwide Contribution of Cooperatives to Healthcare{:}{:es}Evaluar la contribución mundial de las cooperativas a la asistencia sanitaria{:}{:fr}Évaluer la contribution mondiale des coopératives aux soins de santé{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/assessing-the-worldwide-contribution-of-cooperatives-to-healthcare/) - {:en}IHCO, the International Health Cooperative Organisation, published its "Cooperative Health Report 2018" with EURICSE, the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises. The report unveils what is the contribution of cooperatives to the global health and why cooperatives are well-equipped with competitive advantages for the health sector.{:}{:es}IHCO, la Organización Internacional de Cooperativas de Salud, publicó su "Cooperative Health Report 2018" con EURICSE, el Instituto Europeo de Investigación sobre Empresas Cooperativas y Sociales. El informe revela cuál es la contribución de las cooperativas a la salud global y por qué las cooperativas están bien equipadas con ventajas competitivas para el sector de la salud.{:}{:fr}IHCO, l'Organisation internationale des coopératives de santé, a publié son "Cooperative Health Report 2018" avec EURICSE, l'Institut européen de recherche sur les entreprises coopératives et sociales. Le rapport dévoile quelle est la contribution des coopératives à la santé mondiale et pourquoi les coopératives sont bien équipées avec des avantages compétitifs pour le secteur de la santé.{:}
- [{:en}How can cooperatives in the platform economy shape the future of work?{:}{:es}¿Cómo pueden las cooperativas que operan en la economía de plataforma moldear el futuro del trabajo?{:}{:fr}Comment les coopératives de l'économie de plateforme peuvent-elles façonner l'avenir du travail?{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/how-can-cooperatives-in-the-platform-economy-shape-the-future-of-work/) - {:en}Platform cooperatives are online businesses jointly-owned and -managed by their members using a protocol, website or mobile application to facilitate the sale of goods and services. Based on cooperative principles and values, they are emerging as viable alternatives to the standard internet business model.{:}{:es}Las cooperativas de plataforma son empresas en línea de propiedad conjunta y gestionadas por sus miembros mediante un protocolo, sitio web o aplicación móvil para facilitar la venta de bienes y servicios. Basadas en principios y valores cooperativos, están emergiendo como alternativas viables al modelo de negocio estándar de internet.{:}{:fr}Les coopératives de plateformes sont des entreprises en ligne détenues et gérées conjointement par leurs membres en utilisant un protocole, un site Web ou une application mobile pour faciliter la vente de biens et de services. Basés sur des principes et des valeurs de coopération, ils apparaissent comme des alternatives viables au modèle commercial standard d'Internet.{:}
- [{:en}Cooperatives and the Future of Work{:}{:es}Las cooperativas y el futuro del trabajo{:}{:fr}Les coopératives et l'avenir du travail{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-and-the-future-of-work/) - {:en}"The question of the future of work is above all a question of power and ownership. It is a question the cooperative movement seeks practical answers for, every day, in neighbourhoods, cities and regions". An Opinion by Sion Whellens, Vice-president of CECOP.{:}{:es}"La cuestión del futuro del trabajo es sobre todo una cuestión de poder y de propiedad. Se trata de una pregunta a la cual el movimiento cooperativo busca respuestas prácticas, día a día, en barrios, ciudades y regiones." Un artículo de opinión de Sion Whellens, vicepresidente de CECOP{:}{:fr}"La question de l'avenir du travail est avant tout une question de pouvoir et d'appropriation: le mouvement coopératif cherche des réponses pratiques pour, chaque jour, dans les quartiers, les villes et les régions". Un avis de Sion Whellens, vice-président de CECOP.{:}
- [Cooperatives of Freelancers in Spain](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cooperatives-of-freelancers-in-spain/) - The issue of "freelancers" cooperatives in Spain is a controversial one. Partly because the function and objective of worker cooperatives (democratic governance, solidarity, mutual support, cooperativization of work...) are confused with a series of false cooperatives; that only give the possibility for self-employed to invoice, paying less taxes. A legal loophole that is now in question.
- [{:en}Cooperative model should be encouraged, says Oxfam in new study{:}{:es}"Es necesario fortalecer el modelo cooperativo", afirma Oxfam en un nuevo estudio{:}{:fr}Il faut encourager le modèle coopératif, affirme Oxfam dans une nouvelle étude{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/il-faut-encourager-le-modele-cooperatif-affirme-oxfam-dans-une-nouvelle-etude/) - {:en}In a new study entitled "Sharing Wealth with Those Who Create It", OXFAM recommends, among other things, encouraging "business models that promote more equitable benefits, including co-ops and employee participation in corporate governance and supply chains. "{:}{:es}En un nuevo estudio titulado "Compartir la riqueza con quienes lo crean", OXFAM recomienda, entre otras cosas, alentar "modelos comerciales que promuevan beneficios más equitativos, incluidas las cooperativas y la participación de los empleados en el gobierno corporativo y cadenas de suministro ".{:}{:fr}Dans une nouvelle étude intitulée "Partager la richesse avec celles et ceux qui la créent", OXFAM recommande notamment d'encourager "les modèles commerciaux qui privilégient des retombées plus équitables, notamment les coopératives et la participation des employé-e-s dans la gouvernance des entreprises et les chaînes d'approvisionnement."{:}
- [{:en}International Day of Cooperatives: Sustainable societies through cooperation{:}{:es}Día Internacional de las Cooperativas: Sociedades sostenibles gracias a la cooperación{:}{:fr} Journée internationale des coopératives: Coopérer pour une société durable{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/sustainable-societies-through-cooperation/) - {:en}On 7 July 2018, cooperators around the world will celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives. Through the slogan "Sustainable societies through cooperation" we will show how, thanks to our values, principles and governance structures, cooperatives have sustainability and resilience at their core, with concern for community as the seventh of their guiding principles.{:}{:es}El 7 de julio de 2018, los cooperativistas de todo el mundo estaremos celebrando el Día Internacional de las Cooperativas. Bajo el lema "Sociedades sostenibles gracias a la cooperación" mostraremos cómo, gracias a nuestros valores, principios y estructuras de gobernanza, la sostenibilidad y la resiliencia están en el corazón de las cooperativas, con la preocupación por la comunidad como el séptimo de sus principios rectores.{:}{:fr}Le 7 juillet 2018, les coopérateurs du monde entier célébreront la Journée internationale des coopératives. Sous le slogan « Coopérer pour une société durable » : nous montrerons comment, grâce à leurs valeurs, leurs principes et leurs structures de gouvernance, les coopératives ont placé la durabilité et la résilience au centre de leurs préoccupations ; l’attention portée à la communauté étant le septième de leurs principes directeurs.{:}
- [{:en}Data Protection Policy{:}{:es}Política de Privacidad{:}{:fr}Politique de protection des données{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/about/data-protection-policy/) - {:en}This policy sets out the basis on which we will process any personal data we collect, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).{:}{:es}La presente política establece las bases sobre las que procesaremos todos los datos personales que recopilemos, de conformidad con el nuevo Reglamento Europeo General de Protección de Datos (RGPD).{:}{:fr}La présente politique définit la méthode de traitement des données personnelles que nous avons collectées, conformément au Règlement général sur la protection des données (RGPD) introduit par l’UE.{:}
- [{:en}CICOPA is proud to count SEWA as its new member{:}{:es}CICOPA se enorgullece de contar con SEWA entre sus nuevos miembros{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-is-proud-to-count-sewa-as-new-member/) - {:en}CICOPA officially counts this week a new associate member from India. SEWA Federation strives to re-create itself as a professionally-run service provider, equipped to bring low-cost, high quality advisory and business services to poor women in Gujarat State's cooperative movement.{:}{:es}CICOPA oficialmente cuenta esta semana con un nuevo miembro asociado de la India. La Federación SEWA se esfuerza por recrearse a sí misma como un proveedor de servicios administrado profesionalmente, equipado para brindar servicios de asesoramiento y negocios de bajo costo y alta calidad a mujeres pobres en el movimiento cooperativo del estado de Gujarat.{:}
- [CALL FOR PARTNERS: Asia-Pacific Research on Work & Ownership in Coops](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/call-for-research-partners-asia-pacific-research-on-work-ownership-in-coops/) - {:en}CICOPA, on a close collaboration with the ICA Asia-Pacific, will launch in May 2018 a joint research initiative on "Exploring Work & Ownership in Cooperatives". The research main objective is to better understand the diversity of cooperative models in the industry and service sector for the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative is now launching a call for partners, and CICOPA would like to invite its members from the Asia-Pacific region to participate.{:}{:es}CICOPA, en una estrecha colaboración con la ACI Asia-Pacífico, lanzará en mayo de 2018 una iniciativa conjunta de investigación sobre la "Exploración del trabajo y la propiedad en las cooperativas". El principal objetivo de la investigación es comprender mejor la diversidad de modelos cooperativos en el sector de la industria y servicios para la región de Asia y Pacífico. La iniciativa ahora lanza una convocatoria de socios, y CICOPA desea proponer a sus miembros de la región de Asia y el Pacífico que participen.{:}{:fr}CICOPA, en collaboration étroite avec l'ACI Asie-Pacifique, lancera en mai 2018 une initiative de recherche conjointe intitulée «Exploring Work & Ownership in Cooperatives». L'objectif principal de la recherche est de mieux comprendre la diversité des modèles coopératifs dans le secteur de l'industrie et des services pour la région Asie-Pacifique. L'initiative lance à présent un appel à partenaires, et CICOPA invite ses membres de la région Asie-Pacifique à participer.{:}
- [Industrial and Service Cooperatives: Global Report 2013-2014](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/global-biannual-report-on-industrial-and-service-cooperatives-2013-2014/) - The first global biannual report on industrial and service cooperatives (2013-2014) provides a picture of this worldwide movement. The close to 65,000 enterprises affiliated to CICOPA member organizations, 95% of them being SMEs, employ over 3 million people.
- [CICOPA and ICA-AP Meeting in Sri Lanka on Building a Worker Cooperative Network in the Region](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/cicopa-and-ica-ap-meeting-in-sri-lanka-on-building-a-worker-cooperative-network-in-the-region/) - The Asia-Pacific Co-operative Development Conference (APCDC) was organized on the theme Building Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships on Sustainable Development in Colombo (Sri Lanka) from 27-28 Feb 2018. CICOPA was present at the conference aimed to create structured exchange and development partnerships among cooperatives and stakeholders in the pursuit of Sustainable Development.
- [Promoting Cooperatives and the Social Economy in Greece](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/promoting-cooperatives-and-the-social-economy-in-greece-2013/) - The report "Promoting cooperatives and the Social Economy in Greece - How to promote the social economy in Greece through social cooperatives, worker cooperatives, and cooperatives of artisans and of SMEs" was undertaken by CICOPA at International Labour Irganisation (ILO) request.
- [Cooperatives as Builders of Sustainable Development](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/cooperatives-as-builders-of-sustainable-development/) - As part of the answer to the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda, CICOPA is publishing the results of the study “Cooperatives as builders of sustainable development”, showing the state-of-the-art of worker, social and artisans’ cooperatives in contributing to sustainable development.
- [Technical Brief on the Greek SSE Law and Cooperative](https://www.cicopa.coop/publications/technical-brief-on-the-greek-sse-law-and-cooperative/) - SG Bruno Roelants explained at the seminar on "Cooperatives and the Social and Solidarity Economy in Greece and around the world" (Athens, 23 Sept 2017) the major flaws in the new Greek law on Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and cooperative legislation.
- [{:en}Great success of the SCIS2016: 4 days of international exchange of Social Cooperatives{:}{:es}Gran éxito del SCIS2016: 4 días de intercambios a nivel internacional sobre cooperativas sociales{:}{:fr}Grand succès du SCIS2016: 4 jours d'échanges internationaux sur les coopératives sociales{:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/19-22-10-2017-social-cooperatives-international-school-2017-naples/) - {:en}Social cooperatives are among the most vital actors of the economy in today’s world, showing the capacity to understand the challenges our societies face today. 30 Cooperative managers from Italy, Japan, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovenia, Bosnia, Kosovo and Turkey actively attended the Social Cooperatives International School held from 20 to 23 October in Naples (Italy).{:}{:es}Las cooperativas sociales están entre los actores más vitales de la economía en el mundo de hoy, mostrando la capacidad de entender los desafíos que nuestras sociedades enfrentan. 30 gerentes de cooperativas de Italia, Japón, Croacia, República Checa, Dinamarca, Eslovenia, Bosnia, Kosovo y Turquía asistieron activamente a la Escuela Internacional de Cooperativas Sociales (SCIS2016) del 20 al 23 de octubre en Nápoles (Italia). Creada y coordinada por Federsolidarietà, la federación italiana de cooperativas sociales miembro de CICOPA, es una experiencia formativa orientada a la valorización de la dimensión internacional de las cooperativas sociales.{:}{:fr}En montrant leur capacité à comprendre les défis que nos entreprises doivent relever aujourd’hui les coopératives sociales sont parmi les acteurs les plus importants de l'économie mondiale actuelle. Trente directeurs de coopératives venus d’Italie, du Japon, de Croatie, de République tchèque, du Danemark, de Slovénie, de Bosnie, du Kosovo et de Turquie, ont participé activement à l’École internationale des coopératives sociales qui s’est tenue à Naples (Italie) du 20 au 23 octobre. L'École internationale des coopératives sociales, créée et animée par Federsolidarietà, est une expérience de formation dont l’objectif est d’améliorer la dimension internationale des coopératives sociales.{:}
- [{:en}Social farming in Italy: how the social cooperative "Un Fiore per la vita" is showing the way forward{:}{:es}La agricultura social en Italia: cómo la cooperativa social "Un fiore per la Vita" nos muestra el camino a seguir{:}{:fr}L'agriculture sociale en Italie: la coopérative sociale "Un fiore per la vita" montre la voie à suivre {:}](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/social-farming-in-italy-how-the-social-cooperative-un-fiore-per-la-vita-is-showing-the-way-forward/) - {:en}The "Fuori di Zucca" social farm was created in 2005 in Aversa, between Caserta and Naples, as a result of the vocation and the aspirations of the members of the “Un fiore per la vita” Cooperative to continue the historic rural tradition of Campania Felix. The idea was to introduce modern farming methods and new productive activities to restore dignity and value to people through the creation of a social economy, to promote respect for the environment and to develop people’s awareness and consumption of local products. {:}{:es}La granja social "Fuori di Zucca" se creó en 2005 en Aversa, entre Caserta and Nápoles, por la vocación y las aspiraciones de los miembros de la cooperativa “Un fiore per la vita” para transferir la tradición rural de la histórica Campania Felix. La idea consistía en introducir modernos métodos agrícolas y nuevas actividades productivas para restaurar la dignidad y el valor a las personas a través de la creación de una economía social, el respeto por el medioambiente y la elección consciente de productos locales. {:}{:fr}À Aversa, entre Caserta et Naples, la ferme sociale "Fuori di Zucca" a été créée en 2005 selon les aspirations et la vocation des membres de la coopérative "Un fiore per la vita" pour transmettre la tradition rurale de la Campania Felix historique. L’idée était d’introduire des méthodes agricoles modernes et des nouvelles activités productives pour rétablir la dignité et la valeur des personnes par la création d’une économie sociale, la promotion au respect de l’environnement et la sensibilisation des gens à la consommation de produits locaux. {:}
- [IVEY CASES on Business Management include a case study on worker cooperatives and CICOPA](https://www.cicopa.coop/news/ivey-cases-on-business-management-include-a-case-study-on-worker-cooperatives-and-cicopa/) - Ivey Publishing, of the Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation, is leader in providing business case studies worldwide. The 2017 article and teaching material mention CICOPA several times, can be utilized in group work, training and teaching, and is fun! It highlights issues of growth through diversification and the need for conflict resolution tools in cooperatives in general and worker cooperatives in particular.

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