Resolution 64/136 proclaimed 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting cooperatives' contribution to development, poverty reduction, employment and social integration. The UN framing helped publicize the sector while leaving member-led groups to define local priorities.
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Which year is associated with this cooperative milestone: UN General Assembly proclaims 2012 International Year of Cooperatives?
Resolution 64/136 proclaimed 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting cooperatives' contribution to development, poverty reduction, employment and social integration. The UN framing helped publicize the sector while leaving member-led groups to define local priorities. Source: https://www.un.org/en/events/coopsyear/about.shtml
In 2016, UN General Assembly proclaims 2012 International Year of Cooperatives.
False. This event is dated 2009, not 2016. Resolution 64/136 proclaimed 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting cooperatives' contribution to development, poverty reduction, employment and social integration. The UN framing helped publicize the sector while leaving member-led groups to define local priorities. Source: https://www.un.org/en/events/coopsyear/about.shtml