Support for the construction of the regulatory framework and operational tools for the cooperative in Brazil (Brasil Program Proximo)

The project is part of the cooperation program " Proximo Brasil - Five Italian regions for the Integrated Local Development in Brazil," co -financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with the regions of Umbria, Marche, Tuscany, Liguria, Emilia -Romagna and Government Federal Brazilian . Within this program Legacoop Emilia Romagna has implemented for the Emilia -Romagna some of the activities included within a specific project for the promotion and consolidation of the cooperative movement in Brazil , particularly in the states of Parana and Pernambuco. The actions taken were aimed at : i) to organize the supply chain of fruit and vegetable producers in the Great Curitiba , ii) support the development of production chains of quality -oriented market , iii) train the local producers in the dairy sector in the field of cooperative iv ) design and technical assistance to the implementation of pilot projects of development of guarantee funds. Legacoop ER continues to work with the Region of Brasil Proximo within the program for the implementation of the activities set. In parallel with the project actions also Legacoop ER has partnered with the Regions, through ERVET - Emilia Romagna Development Economic Territory - for setting up of training activities on the development of the cooperative movement.