Legacoop (Alleanza Delle Cooperative Italiane)

https://www.legacoop.coop/

Base of operations (headquarters)

Rome, Italy

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