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UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The resolution highlights the important role of cooperatives in advancing inclusive social and economic development, especially by supporting groups that are often left behind (women, youth, older persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples and rural communities). It recognizes that cooperatives help reduce poverty and hunger, strengthen food security, create decent jobs, and expand access to services and opportunities—often reaching communities that traditional profit-driven businesses do not. It calls on governments and partners to strengthen cooperatives through targeted budget support, improved laws and regulations, capacity-building, and greater access to finance and…
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report outlines key policies and actions that can assist cooperatives in realizing their full potential for supporting Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the outcomes of the World Summit for Social Development. The report provides highlights of the need for cooperatives to focus on strengthening democratic governance, investing in member education and expanding partnerships to scale their impact. With the Second World Social Summit due to convene in November 2025, the report provides an analysis of the role of cooperatives in poverty eradication through the creation of decent work and the advancement of social inclusion. The report also provides…