March 5th is Cooperative Integration Day
March 5th is Cooperative Integration Day. This date highlights the importance of collaboration between cooperatives from different sectors, emphasizing the principle of intercooperation, which is fundamental to the cooperative movement.
Cooperativism is based on values such as democracy, participation and solidarity, seeking the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates. Intercooperation allows cooperatives to join forces to offer more effective solutions to their members, promoting economic and social inclusion, in addition to contributing to the progress of the regions in which they are located.
On Cooperative Integration Day, several activities are held, such as lectures, seminars, workshops, fairs and exhibitions, with the aim of promoting integration between cooperatives and disseminating the values and principles of cooperativism.
The celebration of this date reinforces the relevance of cooperatives in promoting fairer and more sustainable economic development, highlighting how the union of efforts can positively transform society.
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