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News about the International Year

Cooperatives and ecological transition

Ecology

Co-operatives and the green transition: stories that inspire change

The green transition isn’t just measured in gigawatts of renewable energy or hectares of organic farming. It is also measured in shared stories, in communities that decide to organise themselves differently in order to make progress towards a fairer and more sustainable future. And in Spain, these stories have a recurring leading actor: cooperatives. 
Cooperatives in Brasil

Cooperatives around the world

Cooperatives in Brazil: A successful model in the healthcare sector

In Brazil, cooperatives are an essential pillar of both the economy and society, with an undeniable impact in different sectors. In this gigantic Latin-American country, the cooperative model has been shown to be particularly innovative and effective, making a significant contribution to the accessibility, quality and efficiency of medical care. Let us analyse how these entities face up to the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities in a constantly evolving environment.
Artificial intelligence applied to cooperatives

Artificial intelligence

AI for cooperatives: advantages, challenges and steps towards an ethical, participatory futureticipativo

Cooperatives move in areas where efficiency cannot be separated from values and democratic participation. For this reason, when thinking about AI for cooperatives, the debate revolves less around the pure technology in itself and more around how to integrate it, without giving up the group identity. 
Quebec and its social economy model

Cooperatives around the world

Quebec and its social economy model: a commitment to the future

In the Canadian region of Quebec, the social economy generates economic impact, territorial cohesion and sustainable innovation. A model that combines inclusion, resilience and a forward-looking approach.

 
Personas llegando a un acuerdo. Símbolo de comunicación y entendimiento.

Social impact

How to measure the success of cooperatives beyond the economy

The success of a cooperative does not involve obtaining the greatest economic profit, but rather it seeks to exercise a social impact on the community. 
International Cooperative Day

International Cooperative Day

Cooperatives are celebrating a century of global impact on their international day

On the 5th of July this year, International Cooperative Day is commemorating one hundred years of the transforming role of these organisations in the construction of a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Community health

Wellbeing

Community health: the key role of cooperatives in prevention

Community health is the collective expression of individual and group health, a field in which cooperatives play a key role aimed at strengthening this area.
Education in social economy

Education and training

The social economy in the classroom: the challenge of postgraduate education

The social economy still does not show significant weight in the study plans of Spanish Economics Faculties. However, there is a growing offer in specialised training in this field.

 

International Year of Cooperatives 2025: boosting social economy and sustainable development

The International Year of Cooperatives 2025, designated by the United Nations (UN), aims to recognize and promote the essential role of cooperatives in the social economy. These organizations, based on a democratic, equitable, and sustainable management model, seek to generate economic, social, and cultural benefits for their members, while contributing to collective well-being and community development.

The International Year of Cooperatives 2025 will highlight the importance of these entities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing their ability to foster inclusive economic growth, gender equality, access to technology, and the promotion of a green and socially responsible economy.

Throughout this year, various initiatives will be launched to increase the visibility of cooperatives and raise awareness about their contribution to global economic and social development. Cooperatives are a key part of building a more just and sustainable world for everyone.

 

 

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