International Day was celebrated on June 30.
Of the Cooperativism

By: Luis Alberto Figueroa
T.P. 0222 of the Colombia Menu

This celebration aims to highlight the importance and positive impact that cooperatives have on society.
Every year in many countries around the world, every first Saturday in July, millions of people come together to recognize and promote the fundamental values ​​and principles that underpin the cooperative movement and the vital role that cooperatives play in communities.
Cooperativism is based on these values ​​and cooperatives are organizations formed by people who voluntarily come together to meet their economic, social and cultural needs together.
By working together and sharing the benefits equitably, cooperatives promote inclusion and reduce social inequalities, generating a positive impact in the community.
Cooperatives are the creators of employment through self-management and democratic decision-making, they provide job opportunities to their members and to the community in general.
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These organizations contribute to local economic development, especially in rural areas and disadvantaged communities, where they can emerge as a sustainable alternative to generate income, promote productive projects, and strengthen the region's economy.
One of the hallmarks in the focus on member empowerment.
Each person involved in a cooperative has a say in decision making.
This promotes the active participation of individuals in the management of their own organization and gives them the opportunity to influence the policies and practices that affect them.
The worsening of members strengthens social cohesion and fosters a sense of shared responsibility.