Studying the Impact of Co-operatives on Society

“Founded on the principles of private initiative, entrepreneurship and self-employment, Underpinned by the values of democracy, equality, and solidarity, the co-operative movement can help pave the way to a more just and inclusive economic order.”

Co-operative enterprises provide the organizational means whereby a significant proportion of humanity is able to take into its own hands the tasks of creating productive employment, overcoming poverty and achieving social integration.