The 1st International Conference on Cooperative Social, Economic and Cultural Capabilities will be held in Kish Island, Iran from April 16 to 17, 2011. The primary goal of this conference is to offer participants a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences on advanced methodological approaches, successful models and latest research findings in order to boost cooperation at international level.

Another goal is to introduce cooperatives’ capabilities to the international community through successful Iranian cooperative models and also to provide a platform for effective interaction amongst cooperatives around the world. The Ministry of Cooperative is hosting the conference in collaboration with International Cooperative Alliance, University of Leiden, University of Tehran, University of Shahid Beheshti, University of Allameh Tabatabaei, Islamic Azad University and other bodies and organizations.