The XVI. International conference on cooperative studies (ICCS) is a three-day conference built
around the issue of contributions of cooperative self-help to economic and social development.
It will take place between 7th and 9th of October 2008 at the University of Cologne.
The first ICCS took place in 1954 and has been held regularly since then on behalf of
the Association of Cooperative Studies Institutes (AGI).
The main issue “Contributions of cooperative self-help to economic and social development” is
divided into three topics that will be discussed separetely but at the same time: the progression
of medium-sized businesses, social services and promoting development.
(for further information please see the call for papers and the flyer)
Tuesday, 7th of October 2008
15:00 h adress of welcome: Prof. Hans Jürgen Rösner
15.15 h welcome notes
16:00 h bestowal of the International Science Award of the AGI by the chairman of the AGI
Prof. Rainer Kühl to Prof. Muhammad Yunus
The International Science Award is sponsored by the DZ BANK Stiftung.
coffee break
17:00 h scientifical lecture:
Prof. Wolfgang Hardtwig (Humboldt-University Berlin):
Where we come from – historical organizational forms and lifestyles of cooperations
19:00 h reception and dinner at the Wolkenburg
To download the chart for wednesday and thursday please click here.
