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Inclusion and humanity are at the core of our identity, making cooperatives a valuable tool in the construction of positive peace. We respond to the needs of refugees, rebuild after natural disasters, look after the most vulnerable, and we respond to the ravages of a global pandemic. These crises are constantly threatening a globalised economy. How can cooperatives work together to bring about positive and lasting change in the world?


World Cooperative Congress Sessions

Plenary Session 3: Committing to our Cooperative Identity

Inclusion and humanity are at the core of our identity, making cooperatives a valuable tool in the construction of positive peace. We respond to the needs of refugees, rebuild after natural disasters, look after the most vulnerable, and respond to the ravages of a global pandemic. These crises are constantly threatening an increasingly globalised economy. How can cooperatives work together to bring about positive and lasting change in the world?