International Year of Cooperatives 2025

Invites all Member States to consider taking action towards establishing national mechanisms, where appropriate, such as national committees, to prepare for, observe and follow up on the International Year of Cooperatives, in particular for the purpose of planning, stimulating and harmonizing the activities of the governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations concerned with the preparations for and observance of the International Year;

Invites the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the Secretariat, in cooperation with the relevant international organizations, the specialized agencies and local, national and international cooperative organizations, and all other relevant stakeholders, including the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives, to facilitate the implementation of the International Year of Cooperatives as a way of promoting cooperatives and raising awareness of their contribution to social and economic development, and support Member States in planning and coordinating activities for observing the International Year;

Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and other relevant stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector and academia, for appropriate observance.