Vinicius Pinheiro, Special Representative to the United Nations and Director of the International Labour Organization Office for the United Nations in New York announced “sustainable consumption and production of goods and services” as the theme for the International Day of Cooperatives for 2018. He also reflected on how cooperatives are contributing to decent work and sustainable development.

Ariel Guarco, President of the International Co-operative Alliance As people-centred businesses that bring people together in a democratic & equal way, we believe that cooperatives are an important and efficient instrument to fight poverty" said Ariel Guarco the President of the International Co-operative Alliance at the COPAC side event during the UN Committee on Social Development.