News stories by José Domingo Guariglia interviews PAULINE GREEN

Different countries may celebrate Oct. 31 in a variety of ways, but this year, the 193 member states of the United Nations (U.N.) launched the International Year of Cooperatives 2012 to raise awareness about the impact of cooperatives on the development of communities where they operate.

Different countries may celebrate Oct. 31 in a variety of ways, but this year, the United Nations (U.N.), with 193 member states, launched the International Year of Cooperatives 2012 (IYC) to raise awareness about the impact of cooperatives on the development of communities where they operate.