We believe that cooperatives, with their deep-rooted commitment to democratic governance, social equity, and sustainable practices, are uniquely positioned to address the most pressing challenges of our time, including inequality, environmental degradation, and social fragmentation.

Our mission is to create a global ecosystem where cooperatives thrive as drivers of economic resilience and social solidarity. By fostering collaboration among cooperators, social scientists, cooperative economists, public affairs professionals, and policymakers, WCooEF aims to elevate the cooperative model as a cornerstone of global economic development.