Workshop on Co-operative Law and Public Policy 2025

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Workshop on Co-operative Law and Public Policy:

August 23, 2025, in Pula, Croatia

A free and open event preceding the Co-operative Law Summer School, the workshop aims to contribute to shaping the Legal Framework Analysis. This activity is undertaken by the International Cooperative Alliance and its regional offices under the ICA-EU Financial Framework Partnership Agreement (ICA EU FFPA). Participants will discuss how the UN International Year of Cooperatives can contribute to bettering the legal-policy environment for the development of co-operatives.

Location: Juraj Dobrila University of Pula in Croatia, Zagrebacka 30, Pula, Croatia. The classroom venue is located at the Economics Faculty downtown (FET, Preradovićeva 1/1, Pula). Pula is accessible by air, bus, or ferry from many European destinations. Participants are responsible for obtaining any travel/entry visas (as required). A letter confirming participation, which may be needed for a travel Visa application, will be issued upon registration on request.

The following is collected so that we have the information we need for all aspects of this workshop. Your information will not be shared with anyone outside the program.

* First and Last Name (and pronouns if you wish):

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* Name of your organization (Firm, University, Association, Co-operative, etc.)

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* Relevant Job or Role Title(s):

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* Email Address for Program Correspondence:

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* Mailing Address: Street, Town, ZIP/Postal Code:

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* Country

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* Cell Phone #, including international code (for use during the program):

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This event is also a networking event for people involved in law and co-operatives, so do you agree to your email being shared on the participant list?

Yes

* How many years have you been engaged in the co-operative and/or credit union sector?

Less than 1 year

Between 1 and 5 years

Between 6 and 10 years

Between 11 and 15 years

More than 15 years

No co-op experience

Please provide a Biography / Profile (including professional experiences related to co-operative law)

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* I take responsibility for the following (ALL boxes must be checked):

Understanding all travel entry and exit requirements for Pula, Croatia (to/from my home country and/or citizenship) including whether I need a VISA to enter (Note: This process can take multiple months to be successful).

Having valid travel documentation (e.g., passport) that is valid for the amount of time stipulated as necessary based on my citizenship.

Obtaining adequate travel medical insurance, trip cancellation, and interruption insurance.

Purchasing my own accommodations and travel associated costs (to/from Pula) as required..

* Describe any accessibility challenges (e.g., climbing stairs or walking or other). Organizers will do their best to make the event accessible.

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* Do you have any health concerns that our staff should be aware of? If yes, please provide basic information and indicate whether any accommodations are required during the event (e.g., fridge required for medication).

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* The event organizers may take photos during the workshop to share with the wider co-operative sector and to promote future events. Do you give permission to be in photos?

Yes

Do you have any questions or concerns? If so, specify those here and someone will get back to you by email.

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Thank you for your registration! Please contact Jillian Stagg, International Centre for Co-operative Management (Saint Mary's University) Education Coordinator (jillian.stagg@smu.ca) with any questions.

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