INACOOP became an Associate Member on 14 November 2011. Founded 9 December 2009, INACOOP is the public institute for the promotion, development and training of co-operatives and other entities of the social economy. The Institute was created to promote, consult and implement the national co-operative policy. It aims to promote social, economic and cultural development of the co-operative sector and its integration in the development of the country. INACOOP has 6 employees, 4 of which are women. For more information: www,inacoop.org.uy