List/Grid Monthly Archives: October 2012
Focus on branding of cooperatives says ICA Director General Gould
The visiting Director General of ICA Charles Gould emphasized the branding of cooperatives as a viable model in a meeting with the top cooperators of India in New Delhi on…
The cooperative movement and operational excellence share the same values!
This is the first of five articles that will examine the world of cooperatives through the lens of operational excellence. The author, Éponine Pauchard, an operational excellence consultant, offers insight…
ILO Director-General explains why co-ops are key to feeding the world
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has expressed its support for World Food Day. In a statement released today, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, underlined “the role of agricultural co-operatives in food…
Credit Unions celebrate ‘International Credit Union Day’
Credit Unions across the world celebrated International Credit Union Day last 18 October. Every year, on the third Thursday of October since 1948, credit unions have celebrated their unique way…
2012 International Summit of Cooperatives a Success; Second Summit being considered for 2014
The first International Summit of Cooperatives was a huge success—so successful, in fact, that the three hosts are talking about organizing another Summit in 2014. “Before making a decision, we…
Agricultural Cooperatives: Key to Feeding the World
Today, October 16, is World Food Day 2012. The focus of this year’s theme is agricultural cooperatives. The official World Food Day theme, announced each spring by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
International Summit of Cooperatives: Winning Strategies for Doing Business Differently
Panel members participating in the case study “Doing business our way – Winning strategies for doing business differently” clearly emphasized four common values—trust, justice, fairness and efficiency. They were unanimous:…
Imagine 2012 Opening session sets agenda of co-operative economics
A conference that brings together economic leaders of co-operative businesses around the world has opened in Quebec. Imagine 2012 is focusing on the co-operative economy with a number of academics…
Singapore Minister confident co-op model to stay resilient
The Singapore co-operative movement was highly praised by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Acting Minister, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports at their International Year of Co-operatives Regional Conference on…
Transparency International to talk of the Problems of Global Corruption in International Summit
The 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives is proud to welcome several prominent international organizations actively involved in current economic debates. Their presence at the Summit will be no doubt contribute…
