The global cooperative law community is invited to gather in Moshi, Tanzania, on 11–12 February 2026., 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.
It will be organized in hybrid format, enabling both in-person and online participation. This adjustment aims to ensure that all partners, speakers, and participants can engage fully in the programme under the most stable and optimal conditions
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 were 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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