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2012 International Summit of Cooperatives

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“The cooperative model has so much more to contribute to our globalized societies.” - Enzo Pezzini
article Martin LaSalle June 5, 2012 09:50 AM

The Italian cooperative system is a model that inspires many organizations because it is so successful and versatile. And few people know as much about this system as Enzo Pezzini. As Director of the Brussels office of the Confederazione Cooperative...
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Imagine 2012: toward a pluralistic economy
article Martin LaSalle October 7, 2012 04:35 PM

The Imagine 2012 International Conference on Co-operative Economics got underway at the Quebec City Convention Centre before a captive audience of participants from around the globe who are involved in the cooperative movement. At the opening of...

The Imagine 2012 International Conference on Co-operative Economics got underway at the Quebec City Convention Centre before a captive audience of participants from around the globe who are involved in the cooperative movement.

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According to Madeleine K. Albright, the strength of the cooperative movement will contribute to building a better world
article Martin LaSalle October 10, 2012 11:24 PM

The presence of renowned guest speaker Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, delighted those present at the highly-anticipated lunch conference offered by PwC. This is just one of the high-profile and remarkable events that make up...
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Cooperators of the world: it's time to kick-start a pendulum swing!
article Martin LaSalle October 10, 2012 06:56 PM

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: a...
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Co-operatives, Development, ICA, Democracy, Energy, Education, Mutuals, Housing, Social Enterprise, Global News, Society

Cooperators of the world: it's time to kick-start a pendulum swing!
article Martin LaSalle October 10, 2012 06:56 PM

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: a...
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Co-operatives, Development, ICA, Democracy, Energy, Education, Mutuals, Housing, Social Enterprise, Global News, Society

Cooperating in building the future
article Martin LaSalle October 10, 2012 11:42 AM

At the International Summit of Cooperatives, where 2,800 people passionate about the cooperative movement gathered from 91 countries, Monique F. Leroux, Chair of the Board, President and CEO of Desjardins Group, takes an enlightened and lucid look...
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Co-operatives, Business, Development, ICA, Democracy, Education, Mutuals, Producer or Worker, Housing, Social Enterprise, Global News, Society

Cooperating in building the future
article Martin LaSalle October 10, 2012 11:42 AM

At the International Summit of Cooperatives, where 2,800 people passionate about the cooperative movement gathered from 91 countries, Monique F. Leroux, Chair of the Board, President and CEO of Desjardins Group, takes an enlightened and lucid look...
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Co-operatives, Business, Development, ICA, Democracy, Education, Mutuals, Producer or Worker, Housing, Social Enterprise, Global News, Society

Must-see events of October 10
article Martin LaSalle October 10, 2012 12:30 AM

An effective and evolving business model: There you have it – the theme for yet another exciting day of compelling events and new ideas about the relevance of the cooperative movement, that will remind us once again of “The Amazing Power...
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Co-operatives, Consumer, Development, ICA, Democracy, Energy, Education, Mutuals, Regional Organisations, Housing, Social Enterprise, Global News, Society

Must-see events of October 10
article Martin LaSalle October 10, 2012 12:30 AM

An effective and evolving business model: There you have it – the theme for yet another exciting day of compelling events and new ideas about the relevance of the cooperative movement, that will remind us once again of “The Amazing Power...
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Co-operatives, Consumer, Development, ICA, Democracy, Energy, Education, Mutuals, Regional Organisations, Housing, Social Enterprise, Global News, Society

Growth: A top concern for cooperatives
article Martin LaSalle October 9, 2012 08:40 PM

What are the major trends, issues and challenges facing cooperatives and mutuals? What are their development strategies? These questions inspired the names of two groundbreaking international studies, the results of which were presented for the...
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Place on the global economic stage: issues and challenges
article Martin LaSalle October 9, 2012 05:22 PM

Two prominent speakers addressed participants this morning at the International Summit of Cooperatives; Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics at New York University's Stern School of Business and President of Roubini Global Economics, and Michael...
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