Cooperatives build a better world

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the world a better place.The 100th International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated on the first Saturday of July
A decade on from the UN International Year of Cooperatives, which showcased the unique contribution of cooperatives to making the world a
Since 1995, the ICA and the United Nations through the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC) have jointly set
the theme for the celebration.Operating all around the world, in many different sectors of the economy, cooperatives have proven themselves
more resilient to crises than the average
They foster economic participation, fight against environmental degradation and climate change, generate good jobs, contribute to food
security, contribute to positive peace.Some 97,000 cooperatives are active across the country, creating more than 1.8 million direct jobs,
innovation system in cooperative businesses through the establishment of innovation centers and development of cooperatives, forming
cooperative think tanks as facilitators between members of the country's cooperative sector, and also paving the way for the transformation
of ideas into products are among the new functions of cooperatives.Supporting the activities of emerging knowledge-based cooperatives and
and enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives while contributing to the economic, social, cultural, and
political advancement of their community and nation.Cooperatives also foster external equality
As they are community-based, they are committed to the sustainable development of their communities - environmentally, socially, and
economically
This commitment can be seen in their support for community activities, local sourcing of supplies to benefit the local economy, and
decision-making that considers the impact on their communities.Despite their local community focus, co-operatives also aspire to bring the
benefits of their economic and social model to all people in the world.FB/MG