The United Nations set 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. It is one of the paths to a different global economy, one that is more connected to the common good and with less focus on GDP.
Cathy Statz and Ingrid Rasmussen will explore this important solution, discussing how the ownership structure is a good example of democratic processes within organizations. Cathy Statz, CUDE, an outreach specialist for the International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University and supporter for the Cooperative Development Foundation and National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) on projects including the Cooperative Leaders and Scholars Program; and Ingrid Rasmussen, a pharmaceutical chemist and quality manage consultant that co-directs Cooperativa Entrebichitos Men, a biotech cooperative that develops biopreparations for industries, agriculture sector, and household use through sustainability and circular economy. The seminar will also explore how cooperatives promote environmental conscious practices linked to Social Development Goals.
The session will be moderated by Sophie Gripenberg, Communication Manager, Science & Research and EU Policy Coordinator at ECOnGOOD.
When: 8th October 2025, 13:00-14:00 CEST
Where: Zoom. The event is free and open for anyone. –registration is necessary.
This free online event presents a unique opportunity to engage with leading thinkers in the field of cooperatives and alternative economies. Whether you’re a practitioner, researcher, or simply interested in the conscious and collective systems, this seminar promises to deliver valuable insights and spark meaningful dialogue.
How to Join:
Register for this free event via Zoom: Registration Link.
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