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Group photo of workers from a cooperative supported by the ILO in the streets Lilongwe (Malawi). © Marcel Crozet/ILO

Cooperatives play a crucial role in job creation, mobilizing resources, generating investment, and contributing to the economy, while also promoting the fullest participation in the economic and social development of all people.

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ILO and Al-Quds University pledge to empower Palestinian youth through innovative cooperative models
ILO OPT Officer in Charge, Ms. Rasha El Shurafa, and Al-Quds University President, Dr. Imad Abu Kishek, signing the strategic agreement.

ILO and Al-Quds University pledge to empower Palestinian youth through innovative cooperative models

ILO and Spain conclude project to enhance market access for Palestinian agricultural cooperatives
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ILO and Spain conclude project to enhance market access for Palestinian agricultural cooperatives

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Decent Work and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan: Twelve dialogues

Decent Work and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan: Twelve dialogues

The Mbéré Fair in Meiganga (Adamaoua, Cameroon), November 29 to December 1, 2024

ILO/KOICA cooperation

The Mbéré Fair in Meiganga (Adamaoua, Cameroon), November 29 to December 1, 2024

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JEUN’ESS: Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy and Creation of Decent Jobs for Tunisian Youth

JEUN’ESS: Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy and Creation of Decent Jobs for Tunisian Youth

Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT)

Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT)

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