" Co-operatives are a reminder to the international community that it is possible to pursue both economic viability and social responsibility. "
- Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General
2012 International Year of Co-operatives | Welcome to the official website of the ICA for the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives
2012 has been recognised as the International Year of Co-operatives by the United Nations. This is an acknowledgement by the international community that co-operatives drive the economy, respond to social change, are resilient to the global economic crisis and are serious, successful businesses creating jobs in all sectors.
