Legacoop (Alleanza Delle Cooperative Italiane)
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Who we are
Italian national apex cooperative organization representing around 10.000 cooperatives active in all the economic sectors, with 7.4 million individual members and over 450.000 employees. Legacoop is articulated in seven sectoral associations and regional/territorial branches covering the national territory. Legacoop supports cooperatives through specialized structures (for training, financial support, digitalization, etc.).
Legacoop coordinates with other italian cooperative associations through the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane.
What we do
- Advocacy, Representation & Promotion of the cooperative identity, values and culture;
- Audit on cooperatives on behalf of the Competent Ministry of the Economic Development;
- Commitment to the strengthening of the cooperative movement in Italy, Europe and at international level.
- At international level, Legacoop supports member cooperatives in building and expanding their presence on international markets and strengthen the cooperative movement in developing countries as a tool for empowering individuals and communities, through Haliéus, the structure in charge for international development cooperation
Geographic scope
Africa – Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritania, Senegal, Tunisia
Americas – Cuba, Dominican Republic
Europe – Cyprus, Italy, Ukraine
Asia-Pacific – Iran, Laos, Lebanon, Palestine (State of), Turkey, Vietnam
Donor(s)
Bilateral Aid/Government agencies: European Union, Italian Development Cooperation Agencies - AICS
Others: United Nations Organizations, International Labour Organization, UNIDO, CIHEAM
Year of foundation
General Contact
Contact Name: Simone Gamberini
Title or Position: President
Email: presidenza@legacoop.coop
Phone: 0039 06 8443 9391
Development Contact
Contact Name: Francesca Ottolenghi
Title or Position: Responsible for international relations
Email: f.ottolenghi@legacoop.coop
Phone: 0039 06 8443 9360
Development Contact
Contact Name: Gabriele Verginelli
Title or Position: International relations officer
Email: g.verginelli@legacoop.coop
Phone: 0039 06 8443 9318
Development Contact
Contact Name: Claudia Colabella
Title or Position: Project Manager of Haliéus
Email: c.colabella@halieus.it
Phone: 0039 06 8443 9335