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A unique ability

Rural co-operative enterprises have proven in different economies and industries across the world that they, as value driven businesses, have a unique ability to build a better world.

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The co-operative challenge

The co-operative challenge is how we can achieve more for the benefit of our members and their rural communities together than we can alone.

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A rich tradition

There is a rich tradition of co-operative enterprise in rural communities worldwide.

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A key role

From farmer co-operatives to rural electric co-operatives and credit unions, co-operatives have played a key role in helping rural people to improve their social and economic conditions.

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International Roundtable

The World of Rural Co-operation International Roundtable Event 2012
11-12 September 2012
Dunsany Castle, Near Dublin, Ireland

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A unique opportunity

The World of Rural Co-operation International Roundtable Event - How Rural Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World

11-12 September 2012, Dunsany Castle, Near Dublin, Ireland

The Plunkett Foundation is celebrating the United Nations International Year of the Co-operative by holding the World of Rural Co-operation International Roundtable Event at Dunsany Castle near Dublin, Ireland; a stunning location in a country with a proud heritage of co-operative endeavour.

This invitation only roundtable event will be used to debate and discuss the impact and future of rural co-operation worldwide.  This prestigious event will be a unique opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with rural co-operators from across the world to inform the development of a plan for the future development of rural co-operatives worldwide.  The plan, the ‘Dunsany Declaration’, will be presented at the Co-operatives United World Festival which is being held from 29 October to 2 November 2012 inManchester,England.

We would like to thank our sponsors and supporters for making the event possible: National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF), the Carnegie UK Trust, Co-operatives UK and the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS).

For further information please contact the Plunkett Foundation
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+44 (0)1993 810730
www.plunkett.co.uk

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      The World of Rural Co-operation International Roundtable Event 2012 – How Rural Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World will be held on 11-12 September 2012 at Dunsany Castle, County Meath, near Dublin. Rural co-operative enterprises have proven in different economies and industries across the world that they, as value driven businesses, have a unique ability more »

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