“As a strong partner in development, the cooperative movement works with the United Nations every day to empower people, enhance human dignity and help achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2012 came full circle on 19-20 November with events and festivities at UN Headquarters in New York. 150 representatives gathered for this two-day event themed “Promoting Cooperatives Beyond 2012″. … [Read more...]
“Promoting Cooperatives Beyond 2012″, DESA reviews.
February 4, 2013 by Team Celebration
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