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These organizations play key roles in supporting and developing cooperative enterprises globally. Each link will take you directly to their respective websites where you can find more information on their activities, resources, and how they support cooperative development.
General List Then By Countries
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International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
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Website: ica.coop
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National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA)
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Website: ncbaclusa.coop
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Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF)
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Website: cdf.coop
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European Cooperative Society (SCE)
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Website: societas-cooperativa.eu
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Cooperatives UK
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Website: cooperatives.uk
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Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA)
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Website: canada.coop
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National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA)
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Website: ncba.coop
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Cooperative Development Institute (CDI)
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Website: cdi.coop
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USDA Rural Development - Cooperative Programs
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Website: rd.usda.gov
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Cooperatives Europe
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Website: coopseurope.coop
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These organizations play key roles in supporting and developing cooperative enterprises globally. Each link will take you directly to their respective websites where you can find more information on their activities, resources, and how they support cooperative development.
Australia
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Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)
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Website: bccm.coop
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Cooperative Federation of Victoria (CFV)
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Website: cooperativefederation.org.au
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Co-operative Housing Network Australia (CHNA)
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Website: chna.org.au
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Cooperatives WA
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Website: cooperativeswa.org.au
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Co-operatives and Mutuals Australia (CMA)
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Website: cooperativesaustralia.coop
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Queensland Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals (QCCM)
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Website: qccm.org
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Spain
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Confederación Española de Cooperativas de Trabajo Asociado (COCETA)
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Website: coceta.coop
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Confederación de Cooperativas de Viviendas de España (CONCOVI)
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Website: concovi.org
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Confederación de Cooperativas Agrarias de España (CCAE)
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Website: ccae.es
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Confederación de Cooperativas de Consumidores y Usuarios de España (HISPACOOP)
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Website: hispacoop.coop
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Confederación Empresarial Española de la Economía Social (CEPES)
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Website: cepes.coop
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Federación Española de Cooperativas de Viviendas y Rehabilitación (FECCOOH)
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Website: feccoo-cooperativas.es
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These organizations in Spain play crucial roles in promoting and supporting cooperative enterprises across various sectors, including agriculture, housing, consumer cooperatives, and worker cooperatives. Their websites provide information, resources, and support for both existing cooperatives and those looking to establish new cooperative ventures in Spain.
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UK
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Cooperatives UK
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Website: www.uk.coop
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The Co-operative Group
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Website: www.coop.co.uk
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Plunkett Foundation
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Website: www.plunkett.co.uk
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Co-operative College
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Website: www.co-op.ac.uk​
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Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS)
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Website: www.saos.coop
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Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS)
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Website: www.cdscotland.co.uk
USA
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National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA CLUSA)
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Website: ncbaclusa.coop
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Cooperative Development Institute (CDI)
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Website: cdi.coop
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National Cooperative Bank (NCB)
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Website: ncb.coop
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USDA Rural Development - Cooperative Programs
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Website: rd.usda.gov
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Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund
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Website: federation.coop
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CooperationWorks!
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Website: cooperationworks.coop
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Western States Co-op
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Website: westernstates.coop
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National Farmers Union (NFU)
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Website: nfudc.org
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California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD)
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Website: cccd.coop
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Cultivate.Coop
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Website: cultivate.coop
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These organizations in the USA support cooperative enterprises across various sectors such as agriculture, housing, finance, and community development. They provide resources, technical assistance, advocacy, and networking opportunities for both existing cooperatives and those looking to start new cooperative ventures in the United States.
India
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National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI)
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Website: ncui.coop
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National Federation of State Cooperative Banks Ltd. (NAFSCOB)
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Website: nafscob.org
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National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
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Website: ncdc.in
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National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM)
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Website: niam.gov.in
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Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
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Website: iffco.in
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Sahakar Bharati
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Website: sahakarbharati.org.in
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Indian Farmers' Union (Bharatiya Kisan Union - BKU)
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Website: bku.org.in
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National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
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Website: nddb.coop
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Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (TCMPF)
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Website: aavinmilk.com
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Kerala State Cooperative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd. (Matsyafed)
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Website: matsyafed.org
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These organizations in India play vital roles in promoting and supporting cooperative enterprises across various sectors, including agriculture, banking, dairy, fisheries, and more. They provide financial assistance, training, technical support, and advocacy for cooperatives to thrive and contribute to socio-economic development in India.
France
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Confédération Générale des Sociétés Coopératives et Participatives (CG Scop)
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Website: scop.coop
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Confédération Nationale du Crédit Mutuel (CNCM)
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Website: creditmutuel.fr
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Fédération Nationale des Coopératives de Consommateurs (FNCC)
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Website: fncc.coop
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Confédération Générale des Sociétés Coopératives de Production (CG Scop)
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Website: scop.coop
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Coop FR
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Website: coop.fr
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Fédération Nationale des Coopératives d'Activités et d'Emploi (FNCAE)
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Website: reseau-acea.fr
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Scop BTP
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Website: scopbtp.org
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Fédération Nationale des Coopératives de Services à Domicile et de Soins (Fédésap)
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Website: fedesap.org
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Coop de France
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Website: coopdefrance.coop
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Union Nationale des Groupements de Coopératives Agricoles (UNIGRAINS)
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Website: unigrains.fr
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These organizations in France support and promote cooperative enterprises across various sectors such as production, consumer goods, agriculture, finance, and services. They provide resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities for cooperatives to thrive and contribute to the French economy and society.
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Russia
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National Union of Rural (Farm) Cooperatives of Russia (NSSR)
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Website: nssr.ru
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Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) - Committee on Economic Integration and Cooperation with the CIS
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Website: rspp.ru
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Cooperative Research Institute (KRI)
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Website: kri.coop
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Center for Development of Cooperative Movement "CoopCenter"
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Website: coopcenter.ru
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Russian Union of Cooperaives of Light Industry (ROSOPLI)
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Website: rosopli.ru
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These organizations and institutes in Russia are involved in promoting and supporting cooperative enterprises across various sectors. They provide resources, training, and advocacy for cooperatives to develop and thrive within the Russian context.
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China
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China Cooperative Alliance (CCA)
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The China Cooperative Alliance (CCA) serves as a national-level organization overseeing cooperative development in China. It plays a significant role in promoting and supporting cooperative enterprises across various sectors.
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All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives (ACFSMC)
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The ACFSMC is one of the largest cooperative organizations in China, focusing primarily on supply and marketing cooperatives in agriculture and rural areas.
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China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD)
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CAPD is a non-governmental organization in China that supports and promotes the cooperative movement among other societal initiatives.
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Research Institutes and Universities
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Various research institutes and universities in China conduct studies and provide resources related to cooperatives, though they may not be exclusively focused on cooperative development.
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Local Cooperative Associations
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At the local level, there are often regional or provincial cooperative associations that support cooperatives within their jurisdictions.
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Due to the dynamic nature of China's cooperative sector and the regulatory environment, precise information and resources can vary. For the most current and detailed insights, consulting specialized publications, academic studies, or reaching out directly to Chinese cooperative associations and research institutions would be beneficial.
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Africa
Cooperative development in Africa is supported by various organizations and initiatives that aim to promote economic empowerment, community development, and sustainable livelihoods through cooperative enterprises. Here are some key organizations and resources related to cooperatives in Africa:
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African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA)
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ACCOSCA promotes the development of savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) across Africa.
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Website: accosca.org
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Cooperatives Europe
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While primarily focused on Europe, Cooperatives Europe also collaborates with cooperative movements in African countries to promote cooperative development and international cooperation.
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Website: coopseurope.coop
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African Cooperative Development Consultants (ACDC)
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ACDC provides consulting services and technical assistance to cooperatives and cooperative development organizations across Africa.
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Website: africacoopdev.org
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African Cooperative Network (AFRONET)
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AFRONET is a network of cooperative organizations in Africa aimed at promoting cooperative development and advocating for the cooperative movement on the continent.
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Website: afronet.coop
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Cooperative Development Foundation of Africa (CDFA)
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CDFA supports cooperative development initiatives, provides training, and advocates for cooperative policies in Africa.
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Website: cdfafrica.org
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International Labour Organization (ILO) - Cooperatives Unit
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The ILO supports cooperative development globally, including in African countries, through research, advocacy, and technical assistance.
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Website: ilo.org/coop
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African Union (AU) - Cooperative Development Strategy
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The AU has developed a Cooperative Development Strategy to promote cooperative enterprises as a key driver of socio-economic development in Africa.
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National Cooperative Associations
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Many African countries have national cooperative associations or federations that support and advocate for cooperatives at the country level.
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These organizations and initiatives play crucial roles in promoting cooperative enterprises, providing technical support, advocating for cooperative-friendly policies, and fostering international cooperation within the cooperative movement across Africa.
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