Publication on the evolution of the cooperative sector between 2012 and 2025 

Cooperatives of the Americas presents the publication "Evolution of the cooperative sector between the International Years of Cooperatives 2012–2025: Public policies, regulations, new associative forms and socioeconomic initiatives”. 

In the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, this book constitutes the first installment of a series of studies promoted by the call for research papers carried out in 2024, with the purpose of gathering reflections, analysis and evidence on the contribution of cooperatives in the last decade and a half. 

A regional perspective 

The work brings together contributions from researchers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay and offers a tour of the transformations within the global cooperative movement since the 2012 commemoration. It addresses changes in public policies, regulatory frameworks, associative dynamics, and socioeconomic experiences that have paved the way for the new International Year. 

This research highlights the sector's historical contribution and promotes transformative agendas that position cooperativism as a key player in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Voices of the movement  

With this work, Cooperatives of the Americas invites partners, researchers, and strategic allies to deepen the debate on the role of cooperativism in building more just, inclusive, and sustainable societies, reaffirming its relevance in the face of current challenges.  

"This publication stems from the conviction that generating quality, proprietary knowledge is essential for more forcefully influencing public agendas and regional integration processes," said President José Alves de Souza Neto.

A contribution to the International Year of Cooperatives

In full development of the 2025This publication joins the many initiatives that seek to enhance and strengthen the role of the cooperative movement in the transformation of our societies. By bringing together regional research and reflections, the work provides essential input for the debates and actions marking this historic year. 

These contributions not only enrich the shared assessment of the current state of cooperativism in the region, but also offer valuable insights into its strategic role in building a more just, democratic, and sustainable future, reaffirming the validity and relevance of the cooperative model on the global agenda. 

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Launch of the Investigation

The launch of this research will take place online on September 29th. The event will feature the participation of the researchers who developed the articles included in the publication, who will share their key findings and reflections in the context of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.