The Federation is the peak representative body for co-operatives in New South Wales.
A co-operative 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.
The UN has announced 2012 as the International Year of Co-operatives.
The resolution (A/RES/64/136) passed on 18 December 2009 by consensus was proposed by 55 UN Member States.
It recognises that the co-operative business model is a major factor in realising economic and social development and calls on governments, international institutions, co-operatives and other stakeholders to support the development and growth of co-operatives worldwide.
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Link to the official UN website on the International Year of Co-operatives (IYC). Here you will find information on events planned throughout the year, as well as suggestions on how to get involved and participate. |
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Countdown to 2012 This is the ICA site co-ordinating international co-operative activity for 2012. |
Our first event in the run up to 2012 was held last year - click here for details.
