International Day of Cooperatives sets stage for long-standing production and consumption

Published on July 7, 2018

Each year on the first Saturday in July, the international community celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives – successful businesses based on ethical values and principles. This year, the Day focuses on the theme “Sustainable consumption and production of goods and services.” 

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