UNITING THE
MOVEMENT
Co-operatives Ireland is the new voice of co-operatives and other inclusive, democratic organisations in Ireland. We are creating a powerful collective platform that champions enterprises owned and governed by the people they exist to serve: their local communities, their producers and their employees.
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We strengthen and connecting those within the movement.
Bring together co-operatives of all kinds to share knowledge, experience and practical support with one another.
Facilitate peer learning, networking and collaborative projects that build collective capacity.
Foster a sense of shared identity and solidarity across the co-operative movement.
Create opportunities for members to contribute to the movement to share ownership more broadly across communities.
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We raising awareness and visibility of co-operative, inclusive and democratic models of enterprise.
Showcase the success and diversity of co-operatives across Ireland through media, events and storytelling.
Promote the co-operative model as a practical solution for communities, workers and producers seeking work together for their mutual and community benefit.
Support research, publications and campaigns that highlight the social and economic impact of democratic ownership.
Be a recognised voice and trusted authority on co-operative and democratic enterprise.
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We advocate for the policies that sustain and grow inclusive and democratic ownership.
Represent the interests of co-operatives at national and regional level, ensuring their voice is heard by policy-makers.
Develop evidence-based policy proposals that create an enabling environment for co-operative and democratic enterprise.
Build strategic relationships with government, social partners and the wider social economy.
Advocate for recognition of co-operatives as a key pillar of Irish culture, society and economy.