News about the international year of cooperatives. 2025

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.

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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

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.

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 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.

CM50

Global business leaders commit to tackling crises through cooperation

The CM50 Leadership Circle promotes the cooperative and mutual business model globally, demonstrating its potential to accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Cooperativism in the world

Healthcare cooperativism in Canada: how it works

The healthcare cooperative sector in Canada is diverse and it on the rise, with over 100 organisations active all over the country.

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical distribution cooperatives: a Social Economy achievement

The fundamental principal of the pharmaceutical cooperatives, based on solidarity, is inherently in line with the objective of equal access to medicines.

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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News about the International Year