Seven International Co-operative Principles set by the International Co-operative Alliance are:
- Voluntary and open membership
- Democratic member control
- Economic participation by members
- Autonomy and independence
- Education, training and information
- Co-operation among co-operatives
- Concern for the community
THE 3 MILLION COOPERATIVES ON EARTH CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND STABLE, QUALITY EMPLOYMENT
THE COOPERATIVE MOVEMENT ACCOUNTS for at least12%of humanity
TOP 300 COOPERATIVES GENERATE 2.1trillions USD in turnover
COOPERATIVES PROVIDE JOBS OR WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO 280 million people across the globe 10% of the world’s employed population.