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2 International Co-operative Alliance National Retail Consumer Conference Pauline Green President, International Co-operative Alliance

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ICA Public Policy Priorities Greater diversification of the global economy Recognition of unique legal/financial framework Equal promotion of the co-operative with the shareholder model 5

International Co-operative Alliance Rio+20 6 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Rio de Janeiro, Brazil June 2012

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World Co-operative Monitor Database 2442,2 billion USD

International Co-operative Alliance 1,478 Cooperatives across 46 countries

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International Co-operative Alliance Participation Elevate participation within membership and governance to a new level. Élever la participation au sein de ladhésion et de la gouvernance à un niveau supérieur. Elevar a un nuevo nivel la participación de los miembros y el sistema de gestión. 15

International Co-operative Alliance Sustainability Position co-operatives as builders of sustainability. Positionner les coopératives comme les architectes du développement durable. Posicionar a las cooperativas como constructoras de la sostenibilidad. 16

International Co-operative Alliance Identity Build the co-operative message and secure the co-operative identity. Créer le message coopératif et protéger lidentité coopérative. Consolidar el mensaje cooperativo y definir la identidad de las cooperativas. 17

International Co-operative Alliance Legal frameworks Ensure supportive legal frameworks for co- operative growth. Garantir des cadres légaux favorisant la croissance des coopératives. Garantizar marcos jurídicos que apoyen el crecimiento cooperativo. 18

International Co-operative Alliance Capital Secure reliable co-operative capital while guaranteeing member control. Établir un capital coopératif fiable tout en garantissant le contrôle exercé par les membres. Obtener capital fiable para las cooperativas al mismo tiempo que se garantice la gestión por parte de los miembros. 19

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