UN issues report on role of Cooperatives in Social Development

Under the title “Cooperatives in Social Development”, the UN Secretary-General published a report focusing on the role of cooperatives in the eradication of poverty which was presented during the 60th UN General Assembly in September 2005.

The report provides an introduction that underscores the recognition, both within and outside the United Nations system, of the contribution cooperatives can make to promoting poverty eradication and enhancing social integration. It also discusses how cooperatives contribute to the promotion of income and employment and the enhancement of social integration and cohesion.

The results of a survey of Member States and APEX cooperative organizations seeking their views on the role of cooperatives in poverty eradication is also included in the document. As forward thinking, the report examines key challenges facing cooperatives and presents recommendations for consideration by the Assembly.

To download the report, please click here.

For more information on the work of cooperatives around the world, visit the website of the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC) at http://www.copacgva.org/