The global cooperative law community is invited to gather in Moshi, Tanzania, on 13–14 November 2025, for the 5th International Forum on Cooperative Law, hosted by Moshi Cooperative University in collaboration with Ius Cooperativum and the ICA Cooperative Law Committee (ICA-CLC). Under the theme “Cooperative Law and Sustainable Development: Past, Present and Future,” the Forum will explore the evolving relationship between cooperative legal frameworks and sustainable development through a rigorous juridical lens.
This Forum marks a significant moment in the 2025 UN International Year of Cooperatives, offering a unique platform for legal scholars, cooperative practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to share insights across regional and national contexts.
Participants are invited to submit abstracts by 15 July 2025. Selected contributions may be published in the International Journal of Cooperative Law and/or in a book. Presentations will be held in English or French, with virtual participation also available.
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