World Cooperation Economic Forum
A Global Platform for Cooperative-led Growth and making of Solidarity Economy

The World Cooperation Economic Forum (WCOPEF) is a Cooperators  Led global organization dedicated to integrating cooperators, social scientists, cooperative economists, public affairs professionals, policymakers, and multilateral institutions to foster dialogue and action on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). As the world faces complex challenges—ranging from economic inequality and climate change to geopolitical conflicts and financial instability, the cooperative model emerges as a powerful and underutilized tool for achieving sustainable development, economic equity, and global peace.

Headquartered in New Delhi, India, WCo-opEFcreates a dialogue to reduce inequality by aligning people-oriented Business organization with global institutions and other multilateral agencies. By bringing together governments, civil society, businesses, and international organizations, WCO-OPEF provides a collaborative policy framework that strengthens the cooperative economic sector, promoting an inclusive and peaceful global order.

How WCo-oPEF thinks of Cooperation?

Our concept of cooperation, harmony, and collective prosperity emanates from our way of living and deeply embedded in ancient Indian wisdom, particularly in the Vedic Hymns and Upanishads. These timeless teachings emphasize that societal well-being and sustainable development are only possible through mutual collaboration, shared responsibilities, and collective progress.

One of the most profound Vedic hymns, “Sangachhadhwam Samvadadhwam Sam Vo ManamsiJaanataam” (Rig Veda 10.191.2), translates to “Let us move together, let us speak together, let our minds be united in understanding”. This embodies the very essence of cooperation and collective growth, principles that WCO-OPEF strives to uphold in its global mission.

The Upanishads further reinforce the idea that true development is not in isolated prosperity but in shared abundance. The Isha Upanishad teaches: “IshavasyamIdamSarvam”—the entire universe is interconnected, and one should partake in its resources responsibly, ensuring equity and sustainability for all. This philosophical foundation aligns with WCOPEF’s vision of inclusive economic models, where cooperatives serve as the mechanisms for achieving global prosperity and peace.

Furthermore, the concept of “VasudhaivaKutumbakam” is one family—emphasizes the global interconnectedness of economies and societies. This aligns with WCOPEF’s commitment to multilateral collaboration, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, ensuring that no nation or community is left behind in the pursuit of progress.

By integrating these Vedic principles with modern economic frameworks, WCO-OPEFaims to create a harmonious global order that is driven by cooperation, sustainability, and shared well-being. Our approach is not just rooted in economic pragmatism but also in spiritual and ethical responsibility, ensuring that development benefits all and fosters enduring peace.

The World Cooperation Economic Forum is more than just a dialogue platform—it is a movement that seeks to redefine global economic governance through cooperative principles, sustainable development, and peacebuilding initiatives. As we look toward a more inclusive and equitable world, WCO-OPEF will take the lead in:

• Shaping global cooperative policy frameworks influence trade, finance, and governance.
• Bridging the gap between cooperative organizations and multilateral decision-making bodies.
• Mobilizing global investment in cooperative-led sustainability and development projects.
• Empowering communities through cooperation, ensuring shared prosperity and resilience.

By championing a solidarity-based economic order, WCO-OPEF envisions a world where cooperation, peace, and sustainability are not just ideals but guiding principles for economic and social progress. We invite governments, institutions, ambassadors, and cooperative leaders to join us in building a new era of global collaboration and shared prosperity.

Together, we can create a more just, equitable, and cooperative world.

Repositioning the farmer centric Cooperative Model in the Global Economy

The modern economic system has largely prioritized profit over people, creating a widening gap in economic opportunity, wealth distribution, and access to essential services. WCO-OPEF seeks to challenge this narrative by positioning cooperative businesses and solidarity economy models as the third pillar of the global economy, alongside the public and private sectors.

Our approach recognizes that:

Cooperatives empower communities by fostering local economic resilience.
They democratize wealth creation, reducing extreme income disparities.
They encourage responsible environmental stewardship, supporting climate action.
They build inclusive economic institutions that serve both developed and emerging markets.
They contribute to conflict prevention by promoting economic stability and social cohesion.

Key Areas of Action for WCo-opEF

1. Strengthening the Cooperative Economic Framework

WCO-OPEF aims to create a Global Cooperative Economic Framework (GCEF), which provides policy recommendations, financial instruments, and strategic partnerships to enhance the role of cooperatives in the global economy. This initiative will:

• Advocate for cooperative representation in global economic decision-making bodies (G20, WTO, UNDP, ILO).
• Develop a cooperative credit and trade facilitation mechanism to support cross-border cooperative ventures.
• Expand cooperative-based digital platforms to integrate modern fintech and blockchain technologies for inclusive finance.

2. Cooperatives as a Tool for Global Peace and Stability

Cooperatives, by nature, promote shared ownership, trust, and economic stability—key factors in conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery. WCO-OPEF will take a leadership role in utilizing cooperative models for peacebuilding efforts by:

• Partnering with international peace organizations to develop cooperative-led economic recovery programs in conflict zones.
• Facilitating South-South and North-South cooperative trade partnerships to strengthen economic ties between nations.
• Supporting cooperative agricultural supply chains in food-insecure regions to promote food sovereignty and political stability.

3. Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation through Diplomacy and Policy Advocacy

WCO-OPEF will serve as a policy advisory hub, working closely with ambassadors, multilateral institutions, and national governments to mainstream cooperative economic principles into global trade and financial systems. Our key focus areas include:

• Advocating for a Global Cooperative Investment Fund to support sustainable economic projects.
• Developing diplomatic engagement forums where cooperative leaders and policymakers can align strategies on global trade, employment, and sustainability.
• Creating cooperative-led peace missions in collaboration with UN agencies, ensuring economic resilience as a foundation for long-term stability.

4. Promoting Climate Action and the Green Economy

With climate change posing an existential threat, WCO-OPEF is committed to ensuring that cooperatives play a central role in sustainable environmental solutions. Through international partnerships, we aim to:

• Integrate cooperative businesses into global carbon credit markets, ensuring economic incentives for sustainability.
• Facilitate investment in renewable energy cooperatives, particularly in emerging economies.
• Develop global cooperative action plans to implement regenerative agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and circular economy models.

5. Building a Farmer-Centric Financial System and Economic Pluralism

A sustainable agricultural economy requires a farmer-centric financial system that provides equitable access to credit, investment, and risk management tools. WCO-OPEF aims to create an inclusive cooperative banking and microfinance network that:

• Supports farmers through cooperative credit institutions with low-interest loans and insurance for climate-resilient farming.
• Develop cooperative-led rural investment funds to enable long-term agricultural sustainability.
• Integrates digital financial solutions like mobile banking and blockchain-based payment systems to empower small-scale farmers and ensure transparent transactions.
• Encourages economic pluralism by fostering multiple forms of ownership and enterprise models, ensuring a diverse, resilient agricultural economy that benefits all stakeholders.

Through these initiatives, WCO-OPEF seeks to align cooperative financial systems with the SDGs, ensuring sustainable food production, poverty reduction, and equitable economic growth.

6. Digital and Technological Integration for Cooperatives

In an era of rapid technological advancement, WCO-OPEF will support digital transformation within the cooperative sector to ensure competitiveness and scalability.

Our Strategies to achieve the Common Agenda

• Establishing a cooperative fintech ecosystem that improves access to capital and financial literacy.
• Developing digital marketplaces where cooperatives can engage in global trade without exploitation.
• Leveraging AI and big data to optimize cooperative governance, supply chain efficiency, and market intelligence and connect youths by making the work place more inclusive.