Invitation and Call-for-Papers: International Conference of Cooperatives

In celebration of the UN mandated International Year of Cooperatives in 2012

The UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations – Center for Labor and Grassroots Initiatives (SOLAIR-CLGI) in cooperation with
Union Network International – Asia Pacific Regional Organization (UNI-APRO) and Union Network International – Philippine Liaison Council (UNI-PLC)

are proud to announce

A CALL FOR PAPERS AND INVITATION TO ATTEND

An International Conference on the Theme:

“FORGING GREATER SOLIDARITY AMONG COOPERATIVES, TRADE UNIONS
AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES”

September 20-21, 2012
Isabelo De los Reyes Auditorium, Bonifacio Hall,
UP SOLAIR, Diliman, QC, Philippines

Objectives of the Conference:

1.      Highlight good practices  of cooperatives from here and abroad and share the lessons, insights and experiences.

2.      Promote solidarity and cooperation among trade unions, cooperatives and social enterprises and encourage collaboration and dialogue on issues and policies that relate to economic equity, social justice and inclusive growth.

3.      Explore and promote transformative practices modelled after Solidarity Economies which challenge oligopolistic/monopolistic modes of conducting business and the unfettered rules of neo-liberalization and free trade.

4.      Illustrate the dynamic and innovative programs, services and processes of cooperatives and other social enterprises.

Papers must demonstrate the following practices and concepts:

o   Solidarity, cooperation and  social inclusiveness
o   Economic equity and fair sharing
o   Democratic governance and participation
o   Transformative institutional and organizational processes
o   Environmentally sustainable
o   Utilization of  local materials and human resources

Guideline for Paper Writers:

·         Deadline for submission of abstract: March 31, 2012. Must be one to two pages in length; Times Roman; 12 font.
·         Abstract will be screened and once accepted, a full paper of 10 to 15 pages must be submitted on or before July 31, 2012.
·         Full paper will be subject to another review and returned to author with comments and suggestions.
·         Paper must be complete with citations, spelled out acronyms and abbreviations and accompanied by a short description of the author.
·         Electronic submission is preferred to any of the emails of the conference organizers:   rcmercado2000@yahoo.com
sibal_jorge@yahoo.com
bekwag@yahoo.co.uk
·          Authors must prepare a power point presentation a month before the conference.
·         For further information refer to CLGI website:  upsolair.org
or Facebook name: Center for Labor and Grassroots Initiatives

Seminar Fee for Participants:

·         Registration Fee:  P4,500 per participant (local)
·         Further details to be announced later.