The Integration from Practice : Criteria and Common Denominators for Sectorial Cooperation
Integration, in its various forms, is not only a global cooperative principle, but it has become, over time, in the most sustainable business model in an ever changing world. The various historical manifestations of this particular condition of the cooperativism is the subject taking place in this article. Based on a review of different successful experiences (European and American), certain characteristics that make successful the cooperative movement are identified, regardless of their geographical or sectoral configurations. This product is part of the research line in solidary economy (2012) of the research group Ecosol of the Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigó, Campus Medellín.