Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Scuola di Economia Management e Statistica
Master Universitario in Economia della Cooperazione MUEC
In co-operation with
Saint Mary’s University – Co-operative Management Education Program
Master of Management, Co-operatives and Credit Unions Emilia Romagna Cooperative Study Tour 2017
Monday, June 5
Time Zone adjustment
Tuesday, June 6
Wednesday, June 7
8:45 Walk to University
8:30 Bus #37 to Coopfond
9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Professor Stefano ZAMAGNI – Mission of the Cooperation in Globalization Epoch
Meeting with Coopfond SPA (Bologna) The Italian Workers Buyout Experience: the case of Coopfond
This session will be held at University of Bologna, Library W. Bigiavi, Via Delle Belle Arti Lunch: CAMST, Via Del L’Independencia
Lunch: Coop Alleanza
2.00 PM – 4.15 PM
2:30 PM Rental Bus leaves Piazza Dei Martiri
Professor Vera NEGRI ZAMAGNI - The Roots of a Civil 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM Society: Co-operation & Economic Development in Emilia Meeting with Coop Italia Romagna (Casalecchio di Reno, BO)
7.30 PM
This session will be held at University of Bologna, Library W. Bigiavi
Opening Dinner at 5.00 PM – 6.30 PM Bononia Residence Catered by CIM (social) Coop Special Guests: Stefano Zamagni Veri Negri David Pieri - Confcoop
Nathan Schneider, University of Colorado, Boulder - "An Internet of ownership: democratic design for the online economy." Seminar This session will be held at University of Bologna, School of Economics
Return to residence via city bus #20
Thursday, June 8
Friday June 9
Saturday Jun 10
8:45 Walk to University
8:45 Walk to Emile Banca
9:30 Rented Bus Leaves
9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
10.00 AM – 12.30 PM 10.00 AM – 12.00 Noon
Professor Flavio DELBONO - The sources of G.D.P. in Emilia Romagna Region and the role of co-operation
Visit to CAVIM wine coop Meeting with Emilbanca Credit Union (Bologna) Light refreshments
This session will be held at University of Bologna, School of Economics
Lunch: Near school of Economics, your choice
Lunch: To be decided
1.00 PM - Lunch at Ipercoop Ventro Bordo (Bologna)
1:30 PM Rental Bus leaves Piazza Porta San Donato near the University
1:00 pm City Bus # 28
2.15 PM Bus returns to
2.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Residence Bononia
2.15 PM – 4.30 PM
Meeting with Confcooperative cooperative Association (Bologna)
Visit to Art Lining Workers Buyout Cooperative (S.Ilario d’Enza, RE) 6:00 PM Arrive residence
Meeting with Cooperfidi Italia (TBC)
Sunday June 11
Monday June 12
Tuesday June 13
Trip to Venice
9:00 Rental bus departs
8:45 Walk to University
“A realist in Venice would become a romantic by the mere faithfulness to what he saw before him. “ Arthur Symons
Visit to Imola Cooperative District
9.30 AM – 12.30 PM
9.30 AM – 11.15 AM – Visit to SACMI industrial coop (Imola)
Professor Massimiliano MARZO – Credit cooperatives in Italy before and after the reform Act of 2016
11.30 AM – 12.45 PM – Visit to CEFLA Industrial coop (Imola)
This session will be held at University of Bologna, School of Economics
Lunch on your own
1.00 PM - Lunch at CAMST workers coop Cafeteria/Restaurant in Imola
Lunch: Student cafeteria near economics department or a nearby restaurant of your choice
Return to Bologna
2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
7:10 Meet on the steps in from of the St. Lucia Station
Visit to Giovani Rilegatori Social Coop (Imola)
2.00 PM Rental Bus Leaves Piazza Porta San Donato near the University
7:30 Leave Venice
Meeting with Domonico Oliveri, President of the Imola LEGA Co-operative Association. Impact of the 2008 recession and austerity on local co-operatives.
7:40 Bus or Taxi to Railway Station 8:20 Train to Venice 10.23 AM Arrive Venice St. Lucia Station Obtain a map of Venice
2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
8:50 Arrive Bologna Taxis to Residence Note: Train times are very likely correct but there could be a change if we find better times when we purchase the tickets on June 5
6.00PM Bus returns to Residence
Visit to Arvaia agricultural cooperative (Confcooperative member), Borgo Panigale, BO) 4:45 PM Leave for Residence 5.30 PM Residence 6:30 Wrap up Discussion/Questions 7.15 or 7.30 PM – closing dinner at Residence Bononia
