Cooperation for sustainable development as a people entrepreneurship
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Objectives/Functions
  • Activity as a coordinator between the government & the cooperation.
  • Propagation of cooperative business.
  • Maintenance of good governance & strengthening cooperative societies.
  • Conduction of cooperative societies along cooperative policies.
  • Coordination between institutes & external parties related to cooperative service.
  • Assisting the government in development projects launching.

There are special cooperative policies & etiquettes improved with the historical development of the cooperative business, thus were reputed internationally. Our vision & mission will make effects in accordance with these policies.

Cooperative Principles
  • Open and Voluntary Membership: Membership in a cooperative is open to all people who can reasonably use its services and stand willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, regardless of race, religion, gender, or economic circumstances.
  • Democratic Governance of Members: Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Representatives (directors/trustees) are elected among the membership and are accountable to them. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote); cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.
  • Members’ Economic Participation: Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital remains the common property of the cooperative. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative; setting up reserves; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
  • Independence and Freedom: Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control as well as their unique identity.
  • Education ,Training and Information: Education and training for members, elected representatives (directors/trustees), CEOs, and employees help them effectively contribute to the development of their cooperatives. Communications about the nature and benefits of cooperatives, particularly with the general public and opinion leaders, help boost cooperative understanding.
  • Social (Community) Concern Co-operation among Co-operative organizations: By working together through local, national, regional and international structures, cooperatives improve services, bolster local economies, and deal more effectively with social and community needs.
  • Concern for Community: Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies supported by the membership.
Cooperative Values