World Council of Credit Unions is the international apex association and development platform for credit unions and financial cooperatives. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach. Facebook: www.facebook.com/woccu Twitter: www.twitter.com/woccu YouTube: www.youtube.com/woccu LinkedIn Group Page: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=386787