Madrid, June 26, 2012 (ONCE). - The ONCE devotes Weekend Coupon Sunday 8 July to the International Year of Cooperatives. The organization wants to support the role of cooperatives in the economic and social development, and especially its impact on poverty reduction, job creation and social integration. Five million coupons will carry this reason Spain.
The President of the ONCE and its Foundation, Miguel Carballeda, and the president of the Spanish Business Confederation of Social Economy (CEPES), Juan Antonio Pedreño, today presented the coupon, commemorative celebration.
ONCE This initiative is part of the declaration of the General Assembly of the United Nations to proclaim 2012 as International Year of Cooperatives, Which aims to create greater public awareness of the contribution of cooperatives to economic and social development, encouraging the formation and growth of cooperatives, made up of individuals and institutions to address their mutual economic needs, and encourage governments and regulatory agencies to implement policies, laws and regulationsencourage the formation and growth of cooperatives.
CEPES President has stated that "this actionhelps to increase recognition and visibility of cooperatives as an engine of the economy respond to changes, which are resistant to this global crisis we are suffering, showing that they are successful companies and create sustainable employment and stable in all sectors. " Pedreño added that "the world is celebrated on the first global cooperativeSaturday of July, this being the reason why we have chosen the date of July 8 to launch this important initiative is highly valued by the cooperative movement. "
Between 2009 and 2011,Spanish cooperatives in Spain have created 28,558 new jobs. In this same period, 3,083 new cooperatives have been formed. The viability of this formula business in Spain, which operates in all economic sectors, is demonstrated by the 22,178 existing cooperatives, responsible for 282,631 jobs, which we must add more than one 1.000.000de farmers, agribusiness cooperatives associated with .
Throughout 2012, various activities are conferences, seminars, workshops, concerts and activities to the media. For further information on the International Year of Cooperatives can check the websitehttp://www.un.org/es/events/coopsyear/
CEPES is the largest institution representing the Social Economy in Spain, becoming a platform for institutional dialogue with the authorities. Its 29 members represents the interests of 45,093 businesses represented 12.5% "?"?of employment, and have a turnover of more than 10% of GDP. Its members, with over 200regional structures are national or regional organizations and business groups representing the interests of Cooperatives, Labour, Mutual, Business Integration, Special Employment Centres, industry associations and the Fishermen's disability.
The Weekend Coupon ONCE provides for two euros, a prize of 6,000 euros a month for 25 years to the five numbers plus the series, which can be increased by an additional cash prize when you leave the "Special Ball "red.
ONCE coupons are sold by the 21,000 sales agents from ONCE. As always, thanks to the Point of Sale (POS), customer can choose the number that you like. In addition, you can buy from the official website of play ONCE ( www.juegosonce.com )
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VIDEO OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATION OF MEMORIAL coupon ONCE THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE UNITED NATIONS FOR COOPERATIVES PROCLAIMED AND WILL ON SALE JULY 8
