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The 5th Edition of Conference on Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy adjourned today. The 6h edition will gather from 3-6 Nov 2026 in Midrand, Johannesburg. The organising committee thanks all delegates and authors for their contributions and presentations. #CCSE

The chairperson of ACISA, Mr Katleho Ralehoko has been leading strategy, promoting effective governance and elevating the stature of @CooperativesOf . For five years he’s has been involved in all the work of organising the CCSE and was awarded for his service to the conference.

Like any great co-operative, @CooperativesOf has a disciplined, attending, skilled and an efficient General Secretary. Mr Skhosana received his CCSE five-year service certificate on the day 2 of the Conference. Lionel has been involved wholeheartedly with the CCSE since day one.

Day 2 of the 5th CCSE has concluded with exciting presentations. Tomorrow is the final day of CCSE. #CCSE2025

Dr Sizwe Mkwanazi from @go2uj presenting on a study about “Analysing the Impact of the International Year of Cooperatives”. In his study, he posed a question of - Does the IYC have an impact, if so, what impact does it have?

Special Address: Prof Colin Reddy from @go2uj - Publishing your research - conceptualisation, the research problem and publishing.

Message of support from the President of National Co-Operatives Association of South Africa (NCASA): Zacharia Matsela. “Thank you to CCSE for bringing researchers from various parts of the world and we are here to learn from the conference and duplicate the model for G20 summit”.

📌The 5th Edition of CCSE is happening in Sandton (Johannesburg), South Africa🇿🇦. Researchers are sharing knowledge and Celebrating the #internationalyearofcooperatives under the theme: Cooperatives Build a Better World.

Dr Tafida from @MAUYola delivers a paper titled: “Understanding the virtues of farmers-herders complementary and cooperation: Implications for sustainable development in north-east Nigeria at the 5th CCSE. #CCSE2025 #IYC2025

Dr W. Metto from the @CoopVarsityKE sharing insights on “Co-operatives and the Rise of New Social Enterprises: Redefining Collective Action in the 21st Century”.

@CooperativesOf congratulates @icacoop for hosting the IYC closing event. Indeed, cooperatives build a better world. The CCSE delegates held the IYC flag in support following a study visit at Batlhako Temo, a South African citrus coop. #IYC2025

Day 2 underway, Dr Chinmoy Sarkar talking about the “Cooperatives as a Means of Fostering Integrated and Sustainable Development - A Case Study of Nepal during the Conflict Period”.

In partnership with @UhuruInstitute @sedfa_dsbd @OxUniPress @g20org the Africa Cooperatives Institute of SA is delivering the 5th edition of CCSE. #CCSE2025

The first day of CCSE 2025 ended at Batlhako Temo Co-op LTD in Brits. The IYC has been an opportunity for showcasing yet again cooperative successes. BT is SA’s pride. A co-op that produces over a 1200 tons of citrus and exports to multiple countries. Employing over 200 people.

The Researchers visited the #BatlhakoTemoServices at the Sandrift, Brits to learn more about the Cooperatives during the Conference.

The @CoopProfiler has landed in South Africa! Sanibonani! Dumelang! Hello! Groote! A friendly to use application with an aim to reclaim SA’s Co-op Sector! #CCSE2025

There is an institution that we don’t talk about, that shapes our values and mindset and this is “family”. We can’t have functional communities without these institutions, because these are the same institutions that have a role in building functional Cooperatives.

Majority of cooperatives are dependent on government funding, and they need to change their mindset and be independent.

The 5th edition of Conference on Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy (CCSE) has kickstarted with a robust conversation on how community support can assist cooperatives. Mrs Jane Okello from @UhuruInstitute providing insights.