5th Conference on Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy

The annual conference on cooperatives and the solidarity economy aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on cooperatives and the solidarity economy. It brings together academics and practitioners for the development of a robust knowledge base on the cooperative sector. The conference creates a platform for dialogue among academics, practitioners, and policymakers for the co-creation of fit-for-purpose knowledge that will advance the cooperative agenda.

Conference Activities

1.     The conference will be a four-day event with opening and closing plenaries, a learning forum and dedicated paper presentation sessions.

2.     A pre-conference workshop will be held a day before the start of the conference with emerging/young researchers to deepen their research skills in studying cooperatives. You can find more details about the workshop on www.aci-ac.org.

3.     On the last day of the conference there will be an opportunity for delegates to have an exchange with local cooperatives and social enterprises.