ABSTRACT
The problems faced by co-operatives and students studying co-operative Economics stems from their lack of understanding of the co-operative principles and the uniqueness of the co-operative Business Enterprise.
In this project the principles of co-operative were reviewed to enable readers understand the basic concept underlying the co-operative principles. It analyzed the basic steps to be taken in the organization of a viable co-operative society, since it possess a major problem in the co-operative movement.
I hope that co-operators who read this project will be able to at least be able to organize a successful co-operative society.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE I
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT II
DEDICATION III
COVER PAGE IV
TITLE PAGE V
APPROVAL PAGE VI
Chapter One
Meaning of Co-operative
Co-operative Value
Chapter Two
Principles of Co-operative Business
I.C.A Principles of 1937
Voluntary and Open Membership
Democratic Member Control
Member economic participation
Autonomy and Independence
Education, Training and Information
Co-operation among Co-operatives
Concern for Community
Chapter Three
The Rochdale Pioneers I.C.A
Aim of the I.C.A
I.C.A Membership
Types of membership
1. Collective membership
2. Individual membership
3. Ordinary membership
Rights of members.
Duties of members
Past I.C. A Congresses
Chapter Four
Introduction
Reasons for joining co-operatives
i. Economic motive
ii. Sociological motive
iii. External pressure
Classification and Types of co-operatives
Producer co-operative society/movement.
Chapter Five
i. Findings
ii. Recommendations
iii. Conclusion.
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