2012

2012 is the UN Year of the Cooperative. This group has been established to provide a focal point for discussion about how UK cooperatives can effectively support and benefit from the focus that 2012 will create. Let others know your ideas and plans.

Recent activity: 

A Digital Theme for IYC2012

Blog entry posted by Graham 4 months 4 days ago

The International Year of Cooperatives is upon us. Much excitement and activity all round. And of course there is plenty of use of digital media -... Read More »

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Global Business Ownership 2012

Document posted by Ed Mayo 4 months 6 days ago

This is the first statistical analysis to compare co-operative and conventional business ownership worldwide. The report analyses the number of... Read More »

Co-operatives came together for 12 January launch

Blog entry posted by giles.simon 4 months 1 week ago

On 12 January, co-operatives up and down the country – and around the world – geared up for a flying start to the United Nations... Read More »

2012, week 1: co-operation in the news

Blog entry posted by giles.simon 4 months 1 week ago

So, we're in the first week of the International Year of Co-operatives, a truly unique year for all who care about  businesses that build a... Read More »

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Charles Gould: Our goal is to ensure that we use 2012 to launch a co-operative decade

Blog entry posted by giles.simon 4 months 2 weeks ago

Coinciding with the start of the International Year of Co-operatives, Co-operatives UK interview Charles Gould, Director General of the ICA. These... Read More »