Cooperativism, alternatives for responsible consumption
The Fundacion Espriu was used as an example of how cooperativism and the determination of professionals and users are essential for the organisations.
On the March 10th the seminar: ‘Cooperativism, alternatives for responsible consumption’ took place. It was organised by the Agrupacion de Sociedades Asturianas de Trabajo Asociado y Economica Social, ASATA (Asturian Business Cluster of Associated Work and Social Economics), along with the Gijon Municipal Business Centre.
Dr. Carlos Zarco, General Manager of the Fundacion Espriu, took part in the meeting, presenting the experiences of the cooperatives that make up the Fundacion Espriu. During his speech, Zarco talked about the origin and the history of ASISA, Asistencia Sanitaria and SCIAS and he explained how the determination of the doctors to have a suitable environment to exercise their profession and that of the users to take part in the management of their healthcare have been the drivers pushing the development of these organisations forward.
José María Pérez, Manager of La Cooperativa, an Asturian organisation that brings together the farmers from Gijon also took part in the online seminar. This cooperative is the head of a group of companies acting in the energy, food and gardening sectors.
