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A reference company in soap production saved in Argentina
14 de Julho de 2014, 6:00The bankruptcy of the Sociedad Argentina Grasos y Derivados in the Argentinian in Province of Santa Fe had left 83 people without a job. It was revived by creating the Cañada Rosquín cooperative in 2006, which produces soaps, detergents and candles. Over the past two years the cooperative has doubled its production to 400 tonnes.... ...
ADFIAP invited to green building roadshow, expo
14 de Julho de 2014, 2:55
As a mainstream organization promoting sustainable development, ADFIAP was invited to the Philippine Roadshow for International Green Building Conference (IGBC)/Build Eco Expo (BEX) Asia 2014 held on July 8, 2014 at the Shangrila Hotel in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. Organized by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA), the event is the region’s premier... ...Panelists Sought for Women’s Economic Council’s National Conference
10 de Julho de 2014, 17:12
Are you interested in being a panelist at the Women’s Economic Council’s National Conference? The Women’s Economic Council is looking for three panelists representing the following: Theme: Practitioner StrengtheningInternational labour conference discusses the role of cooperatives in helping transitions to the formal economy
10 de Julho de 2014, 16:43The 103rd Session of the International Labour Conference was held in Geneva from the 28th May to the 12th June 2014. One of the main topics of the discussions was the transitioning of workers from the informal to the formal economy. This is considered central to development, inclusive growth and inclusive societies Co-operative enterprises have... ...
Oikocredit meets with its founding member
10 de Julho de 2014, 11:23
From 2 to 9 July in Geneva, Switzerland, the first full meeting of the new Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) took place. Oikocredit’s managing director, David Woods, travelled to the event to address the Central Committee in a session focused on economic justice. WCC delegates welcomed David’s speech which showcased just... ...Got an Idea to Transform Your Neighbourhood? Enter the Get2gether Neighbourhood Challenge
9 de Julho de 2014, 18:50
Have you been mulling over a great project idea to help transform your neighbourhood? Are you ready to take it to the next step? Now is your chance to win a matching grant of up to $2,000 to turn your idea into a reality! Theme: Practitioner StrengtheningNew website and newsletter of MAIN
9 de Julho de 2014, 9:31
Language English We are pleased to announce that our member MAIN (African Microfinance Institution Networks) has launched itsnew website. Please also take a look at the new MAIN-newsletter in the english version. Tags: INAISE members NEWS MAINChina: Gender Equality and Climate Change
9 de Julho de 2014, 7:52
By Liu Bohong SolidarityEconomy.net via Women of China July 9, 2014 – We must take a gender perspective in making policies, measures and strategies to deal with climate change. We must empower women to ensure they exercise their full potential as we deal with climate change. Why? That will help women move beyond their insecurities,... ...Robot Economy: 20 percent of the World’s Robots are in China
8 de Julho de 2014, 19:49
(People’s Daily Online) July 03, 2014 -At a price of not much more than 10 thousand yuan, with at least five years’ work expectancy, no salary, no social welfare, no quarrels with the boss, no days off, no resignations and can meet the workload of three people… As a boss, would you not want such... ...Appointment of an Advisory Committee of Québec Social Economy Partners
8 de Julho de 2014, 14:34
The appointment and composition of the Table des partenaires en économie sociale was announced by the Québec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Exportation who is also responsible for social economy, Mr. Jacques Daoust, on July 2nd. Theme: National Policy WorkFunding opportunity: Atkinson Decent Work Fund
8 de Julho de 2014, 13:50
Are you creating an economy that works for the 100%? The Atkinson Foundation has released the newest tool for promoting social and economic justice in Ontario. The Atkinson Decent Work Fund is a grants program aimed at creating work, wealth and wellbeing for people and communities cut off from the well-traveled routes to prosperity. Theme: ... ...40 years of GLS Bank: "Regulation is not enough – the financial crisis must be dealt with by every member of the society"
7 de Julho de 2014, 12:54
Language English Bochum, 23 June 2014 – Speaking in Bochum, former German president Horst Köhler criticizes the financial sector / Norbert Lammert, president of the German Bundestag, calls for fairer income distribution / GLS CEO Jorberg: “We need to set a new course in banking” We are currently facing some major social challenges, from land speculation to the shift... ...Social Solidarity Economy Recommendations for the Post-2015 Development Agenda Presented to the UN
4 de Julho de 2014, 20:05
On July 3rd, during the 2nd Meeting of the High Level Political Forum of the UN, the Social Solidarity Economy Recommendations were officially delivered to the United Nations State Members, Delegates and Agencies by Daniel Tygel, Operations Manager with the Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of the Social Sol Theme: International National Policy WorkADFIAP Secretariat conducts mid-year work review, gears for the rest of the year
4 de Julho de 2014, 4:32
The ADFIAP Secretariat’s service and operations business units, together with invited resource persons, met on July 3, 2014 at the ADFIAP headquarters to review its accomplishments vis-à-vis its targets set during the first half of the year as well as laid out its plans for the rest of 2014. The meeting was formally opened by... ...CGC PROPOSES RM30 MIL AS FIRST TRANCHE OF BIZMULA-i SCHEME
3 de Julho de 2014, 23:37
In the current environment whereby new business with lack of financial track records and collaterals, in obtaining working capital in financing their newly set-up business. Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) have introduce a new scheme to help uplift the development of new businesses role in the country’s economic growth. BizMula-idirectfinancing, is a scheme whereby... ...