International Day of Cooperatives 2024: Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Day of Cooperatives |
| Date | July 6, 2024 |
| Theme | "Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All" |
| Focus | Role of cooperatives in sustainability and advancing SDGs |
| Alignment | 2024 UN Summit of the Future theme: "Multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow" |
| Highlighted Contributions | - Sustainability efforts - Implementation of SDGs by 2030 - Inclusive growth - Climate change mitigation |
| Key Principles | - Democratic governance - Shared ownership - Open membership - People-centred approach - Community focus |
| Recent Achievements | - 2023 UN Secretary-General Report on Cooperatives in Social Development - UN declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives |
| Global Impact | - Poverty reduction - Employment creation - Social integration - Sustainable practices |
| Characteristics | - Democratic structure - Local autonomy - International integration - Self-help and responsibility - Holistic objectives |