Cooperation

Cooperative is the basis of life, of innovation, and the background of competition.

Context

In our our societies, the value of individual success is often over-rated. In fact, society is the ground for individual well-being and success. Without cooperation, there is no scientific development or human progress.

Individual success is a powerful motivation in our society. While it remains legitimate, it must not make us forget that we humans are deeply social beings, like most of the species on this planet. Empathy and communication are deeply embeded in our genes. They reveal themeselves in the relationships within our organizations, at the local level, and with people and communities far away.

Cooperation also has its skills and techniques, that allow to activate its potential, and can also be transmitted.

International cooperation

22 years of experience in technical support to producers organizations and development of value chains

• Value chains and markets: structuration of value chains, market studies, guarantee systems (organic, fair trade, geographical indications…)
• Resources management and agroecology
• Local and institutional development
• Associate expert at SCIC Tero (or mini-resume in French is here)

Sustainable Development and Collective Intelligence

• Agenda 21 for local authorities
• Stakeholder dialogue
• Support and strategic guidance to small and medium-size companies.
• ISO 26 000 and other approaches of social responsibility