The United Nations has declared 2012 the “Year of Cooperatives.” This provides a good opportunity to examine the extraordinary history of cooperatives, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and rekindle a discussion about a development model that promises higher levels of inclusion, ownership, self-determination, and concern for community.
联合国已经宣布2012年为“合作社年”。借此良机，可以来回顾合作社的辉煌历史，衡量其优缺点，重燃人们对这种更加开放包容，自主经营和关心社区的发展模式的讨论。