On the first Saturday of July each year we celebrate cooperatives globally. The international day increases awareness of cooperatives and promotes the values and principles that make the cooperative model suitable for advancing sustainable development. But why must we celebrate the Day of Cooperatives and are cooperatives building a better future for all? Cooperatives have contributed to economic development, agricultural development and in reducing unemployment through jobs creation. The contribution of cooperatives in our lives has been made possible according to Daniel Marube, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Alliance of Kenya because, “Cooperatives are not money focused, but are people focused.”

Source: Daily Nation July 03, 2024 10:23 UTC