This is the first time in history that the year will be devoted to the cooperative sector, which has been received with great acceptance by the movement global cooperative. The UN resolution recognizes that the cooperative model is an important social and economic development that promotes the highest possible participation in the economic and social development of people in developed countries and developing and, in particular , cooperatives contribute to the eradication of poverty. The resolution also urged all governments to create more support for the development of cooperatives, particularly those leading to secure the necessary funding to boost the construction of companies.
"The International Year of Cooperatives, is an event that comes at a good time and shows a deep understanding of the cooperative movement, "said Pauline Green, the first woman president of the ACI." The cooperative is the best option and provides the basis for achieving a more sustainable way of doing business on with the traditional capitalist model is now in doubt. What differentiates this model from others is that all cooperatives, whether small farmers or large consumer cooperative, shared values \u200b\u200bof democracy, solidarity, equity, self-help and self-reliance, building businesses that offer more welfare as opposed to profit maximization for the benefit of a few. "
To Iain Macdonald, ICA Director General "is very appropriate to remind the world that there is more than one way to do business and in a global economy we must all work together."
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Through a statement, the International Labour Organization (ILO) related to the cooperative body in Geneva, said the proclamation is in recognition of the work of such organizations in the fight against poverty, sustainable development and creating jobs , adding that cooperatives currently employ over a hundred million people.
UN resolution is one of the largest awards to the cooperative movement
The head of the Cooperative of the ILO, Henry Hagen said in an interview published online, the ILO, that his organization "believes that cooperatives are important to improve living and working conditions of women and men worldwide, and contribute to the provision of infrastructure and basic services, even in areas ignored by governments and corporate investors. Moreover, the values \u200b\u200bof cooperatives are essential for creating decent work. Cooperatives promote a democratic, people-centered, caring environment, and while promoting economic growth, social justice and a fair globalization. Cooperatives play an increasingly important role in balancing the economic, social and environmental as well as the prevention and reduction of poverty. "
The Global 300 Report 2008, carried out each year the ICA, said that the top 300 cooperatives are responsible for a business volume of 1.1 trillion dollars, equivalent to the tenth largest economy in the world (equivalent to the position occupied by the English economy). The International Year will provide an opportunity to show impact of large and small and medium cooperatives improve significantly life of people in the world.
With this new resolution passed, the ACI will mobilize the entire international community, cooperative conduct a global campaign to develop a series of events around the world and to launch the cooperatives messages that may be used to promote cooperative business. Work closely with the UN, with its agencies and other players to put the business cooperative model in all international agendas.
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