Iranian Ministry Of Cooperatives
ICA-Coop
Iran central chaber of cooperativs
Canadian Co-operative Association
University co-operatives in Japan
cooperatives-uk
National Co-operative Organisation of Malaysia)
ACDI/VOCA
central union of rural cooperatives of Iran
Cooperative Development Bank of Iran
publicitions about cooperatives in Iran
The Cooperator newspaper
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In Iran, co-operatives contribute 6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
and there are over 130,000 co-operative societies with 23 million members
also the co-operative movement provides 1.5 million jobs.
The ICA is pleased to announce the adoption of the UN resolution, "Co-operatives and social development: which proclaims 2012 International Year of Co-operatives. The resolution (A/RES/64/136) passed on 18 December 2009 by consensus was proposed by 55 UN Member States. It recognises that the co-operative business model is a major factor in realising economic and social development and calls on governments, international institutions, co-operatives and other stakeholders to support the development and growth of co-operatives worldwide.
In order to supply exchange facilities to customers the Cooperative Development Bank will open International and Exchange Department
The June 2009 issue of The Cooperator newspaper focuses on Law & Legislation.
In this issue, you can read about dealing with realities of the recession, managing conflict, legislative update, working with contractors and dealing with construction defects in newly constructed condos.
This year,s Internaional Day theme focuses on recovery rather than crisis.It aims to higlight the rol that co-operativs have in not only promoting economic growth,bat but also promoting ethical values - values which have been severely challenged during the financial and food crisis. The Day will be celebrated around the world on 4 July 2009.