Policy Event at Stormont: Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation, 13 Nov 2025

Dr Patrick Doyle (PPA) and Tiziana O'Hara (Cooperative Alternatives) have organised an important policy event for those interested in the future of the democratic economy in Ireland. 'Co-operatives as Policy Tools for Economic and Social Transformation' is taking place in the Long Gallery, Stormont, Belfast on Thursday 13 November from 9.30-13.00 and being held in accordance with 2025 being the United Nations' International Year of Co-operatives. The event will opened by the Minister of the Department for the Economy NI, Dr Caoimhe Archibald. And will be addressed by speakers including Jerome Nikolai Warren (University of Eastern Finland), Ian Adderley (FCA - UK), Professor Mo Moulton (University of Birmingham) and Steward Dickson MLA. It is free to attend but you must register your interest. You can do that and find out more here.