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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

“Give democratic firms legal status, financial incentives, and transparency — and they’ll deliver fairer, more resilient businesses for everyone.”

– Joseph Njuguna, ICA Director of Policy

#CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025

International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

Joseph also outlined how ICA programmes are pairing grassroots innovation with policy, evidence, and financing — from cooperative law reform and education initiatives to the CM50 Leadership Circle and its 2026–2030 Commitment Plan.

#CoopsYear

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

He added:

“Economic democracy is both practical and transformative: by scaling cooperatives, we can create decent work, strengthen local resilience, and rebuild the social contract.”

#CoopsBuildABetterWorld

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

“These regional examples demonstrate that cooperatives offer a scalable, territorial infrastructure for economic democracy — linking community action with national development,” said Njuguna. 🌍

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

• In Asia-Pacific – modernising agriculture & livelihoods
• In Europe – anchoring the social economy, creating millions of decent jobs
#IYC2025

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

He shared how cooperatives turn economic democracy into practice:

• In Africa – engines of youth employment, rural development & women’s empowerment
• In Latin America – worker co-ops safeguard jobs & expand protection

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

At the Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum (GSEF2025) in Bordeaux 🇫🇷, Joseph Njuguna, ICA’s Director of Policy, joined a high-level plenary on how to re-embed democracy in the economy.

#CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #CoopsYear

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 2d

Could more economic democracy be the solution? 🗳️💼

As inequalities widen and ecological crises deepen, the call for a fairer, more sustainable model of development is growing louder. #GSEF2025 #IYC2025

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 3d

📘 What makes education truly meaningful in your community?

Reply below.

We’d love to hear your perspective.#IYC2025 #SDG4 #QualityEducation #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #coops4dev 🌍

International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 3d

Read the full brief
English: www.copac.coop/wp-content/u...
French: www.copac.coop/wp-content/u...
Spanish: www.copac.coop/wp-content/u...

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 3d

• Create stronger school-to-work pathways
• Strengthen cooperative education institutions
• Leverage multi-stakeholder platforms

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 3d

But realizing the cooperative difference in education requires action:
• Integrate cooperatives into education strategies and curricula
• Provide financial and technical support
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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 3d

By turning learners into active citizens, cooperatives strengthen both education systems and the societies they serve.

The new SDG 4 Policy Brief on Quality Education, by the ICA and COPAC, explores how cooperatives bring this principle to life.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 3d

🧵 Who decides what’s worth learning?

Education lies at the heart of the cooperative identity.
Guided by Principle 5, cooperatives make learning a shared journey, from early childhood to lifelong training, rooted in community, equality, and participation.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

🎥 Share your story

🔗 Send it to: [email protected]

✔️ Short text (max. 400 words)
✔️ High-quality photos
✔️ Optional video (max. 3 minutes)
✔️ Project’s social media or website
✔️ Reference contact
#CooperativesForEquality #VoicesThatInspire #NoMoreViolence #IYC

International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

🟣 Are you part of a cooperative initiative working to end violence against women?
🟣 Do you have a testimony, concrete action, slogan, or video that can inspire others?
🟣 Are you a man committed to change? Your voice matters too.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

Your story can change realities

In every corner of our cooperatives, there are stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation.

Today, we want to hear yours.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

🎥 Comparte tu historia

🔗 Envíanos a [email protected]

✔️ Texto breve (máx. 400 palabras)
✔️ Fotos de buena calidad
✔️ Video opcional (máx. 3 min)
✔️ Redes sociales/web del proyecto
✔️ Contacto de referencia

#CooperativasPorLaIgualdad #VocesQueInspiran #NoMásViolencia #aic

International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

🟣 ¿Participas en una iniciativa cooperativa que trabaja por erradicar la violencia contra las mujeres?
🟣 ¿Tienes un testimonio, una acción concreta, un lema o video que inspire a otros?
🟣 ¿Eres un hombre comprometido con el cambio? Tu voz también importa.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 20d

Tu historia puede cambiar realidades

En cada rincón de nuestras cooperativas hay historias de lucha, resiliencia y transformación.

Hoy queremos escuchar la tuya

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 24d

🌱 Seeds of Inclusion 🌾
How women & youth-led cooperatives are transforming agrifood systems.

Join @fao.org and the ICA at #WorldFoodForum2025, celebrating FAO’s 80th year & the power of cooperation.

🗓️ Oct 15 | 10:30–11:30 | FAO HQ, Rome and online

🔗 ica.coop/en/events/se...

Seeds of Inclusion: How women and youth-led cooperatives are transforming agrifood systems | ICA

The side event 'Seeds of Inclusion: How women and youth-led cooperatives are transforming agrifood systems' is organised during the upcoming 2025 World Food Forum which al

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 25d

📌 The official launch of CM50, its Manifesto and Global Commitment Plan, will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 3 November 2025, on the eve of the World Social Summit.

#CM50 #Beyond2025 #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld

International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 25d

These leaders are part of the CM50, advancing the cooperative and mutual movement worldwide.

Stay tuned every week as we spotlight more inspiring leaders building a better future and world for all.

👉 Learn more at cm50.coop

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