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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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Cooperatives: the ninth largest economy in the world!
article Martin LaSalle October 9, 2012 04:13 PM

Cooperatives are one of the most major organizational innovations to date. If they formed a country, it would be the ninth largest economy and the largest democracy in the world. But beyond these statements, what is the socio-economic impact of...
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Imagine 2012 Summary Tom Webb affirms that the cooperative model is viable and sustainable
article Martin LaSalle October 9, 2012 06:00 AM

Cooperative leaders must make it clear to everyone, including the world's major economic players, that cooperation is a viable and sustainable economic model. This statement by Tom Webb (photo), Manager of the Master of Management – Co...
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The Summit: And we're off!
article Martin LaSalle October 8, 2012 10:41 PM

The International Summit of Cooperatives kicked off with an exciting ceremony attended by many prominent figures. The evening was a true tribute to the theme of the event: “The Amazing Power of Cooperatives.” Monique F. Leroux, Chair of...
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Welcome to the first International Summit of Cooperatives!
article Martin LaSalle October 8, 2012 09:00 AM

This is the must-attend event of 2012: the first ever of its kind to mark the International Year of Cooperatives proclaimed by the United Nations! The 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives is now a reality! Under the theme The Amazing Power of...
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Imagine 2012: To Build a Better World
article Martin LaSalle October 8, 2012 08:00 AM

Yesterday, the second day of Imagine 2012, the International Conference on Co-operative Economics, leaders from the cooperative sphere spoke at 8 conferences, sharing ideas and tools with participants to help them build a better world based on a...
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A must-see program this Sunday, October 7
article Martin LaSalle October 7, 2012 07:00 AM

.news > ul{ padding-left:0; } .news > ul li{ left:40px; padding-right: 40px; position:relative; } To stimulate discussion and debate at Imagine 2012: The International Conference on Co-operative Economics, eight conferences...
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A Cuban delegation at the Summit!
article Martin LaSalle October 6, 2012 06:52 PM

A Cuban delegation of 10 influential people from a burgeoning cooperative movement in that country confirmed that they will take part in the 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives and Imagine 2012, the International Conference on Cooperative...
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A must-see program this Saturday, October 6
article Martin LaSalle October 6, 2012 07:00 AM

Here finally arrived the long-awaited launch of Imagine 2012: The International Conference on Co-operative Economics, the official pre-summit event! This conference will provide a forum in which the world's major co-operatives leaders and leading...
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A tribute to Dorimène Desjardins and to Desjardins Group
article Martin LaSalle October 6, 2012 06:46 AM

The Government of Canada has just designated Dorimène Desjardins, co-founder of Desjardins Group, a person of national historic significance. Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for Lévis-Bellechasse, made this important announcement...
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Read The Globe and Mail special issue
article Martin LaSalle October 6, 2012 06:34 AM

Did you know that the global co-operative movement is a powerful force that offers hope for an economy that meets people’s needs? Co-operatives are part of the solution to the world’s economic and financial crisis? Several new major...
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