What Difference Do Cooperatives Make? Global Outcomes Report

“What Difference Do Cooperatives Make?” (WDDCM) is a four-year research project that looks at the difference that primary cooperative societies are making in the lives of their members across four countries – Kenya, Peru, Philippines, and Poland.

What Difference do Cooperatives Make? Peru

This newly published study seeks to understand the extent to which cooperatives provide a sound platform on which to build broad-based international development for sustainable, locally owned and institutionalized results. This report is also available in Spanish through our Resource Library.

What Difference do Cooperatives Make? Philippines

What Difference do Cooperatives Make? Kenya

This recently published study builds upon it's other country studies to understand the extent to which cooperatives provide a sound platform on which to build broad-based international development for sustainable, locally owned and institutionalized results.

What Difference do Cooperatives Make? Poland

This pilot study in Poland is the first in a series of country studies designed to understand the extent to which objective evidence will demonstrate that cooperatives provide a sound platform on which to base broad-based international development for sustainable, locally owned and institutionalized results.

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The research group.

The International Cooperative Research Group is a division of OCDC which carries out an international cooperative research agenda focused on issues related to the impact and effectiveness of cooperatives in developing countries and emerging markets. The RG designs, directly undertakes and partners of academic and practitioner partners to carry out rigorous research that helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It also fosters a learning community within OCDC and provides resources and information related to cooperative development to OCDC members and to the broader international cooperative and development community.

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What Difference Do Cooperatives Make?

Initiatives

Cooperative Development in Poland: A Legacy of USAID Assistance

Identifying Processes and Policies Conducive to Cooperative Development in Africa

Measuring Cooperative Success: New Challenges and Opportunities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries

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409,522 Members of CDP Cooperatives and Credit Unions

CDP Implemented in 14 Countries

8 New Regulations Drafted in CDP Countries

Over $6 Million of New Revenue through Public Private Partnerships

Source: USAID Cooperative Development Program data, 2017

CLARITY: Cooperative Law and Regulation Initiative

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ICRG is currently undertaking several projects in collaboration with partner organizations, we seek to broaden the scope of methodologies used to understand the role and status of cooperatives. ICRG invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest. https://t.co/QeZJrPabP5

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The real impact of cooperatives - as told by their members! https://t.co/MJmTC0w69O

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RT @USAIDConnects: What difference do #cooperatives make? Our partner @usocdc surveyed more than 8,000 cooperative members in Kenya, Peru,…

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Inclusion, equality, equity, and democracy arise when members form a cooperative.

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Call For Applications

Data Analyst Consultant for International Cooperative Research October 29, 2021 by Research Group Submissions Due: November 29th, 2021 | The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) is an association comprised of cooperative development organizations committed to building a more prosperous world through co-operatives. The International Cooperative Research Group (ICRG) is a division of OCDC that conducts original, collaborative, academically rigorous research that bridges the gap between theory and practice. More specifically, the ICRG carries out original, solution-oriented research and… Read More

Job Opportunities

General Call:Short Consultancy in Support of Research Project October 13, 2021 by Research Group This call closes on Nov.1, 2021. | Period of Performance: November 15 – December 17, 2021 The International Cooperative Research… Read More
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Report Design services for the deliverables produced by the ICRG under the USAID Cooperative Agreement CRED. January 15, 2021 by Research Group SOLICITATION TYPE: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSON OF INTEREST | SOLICITATION NO: CRED_27 | DATE OF ISSUANCE: January 15, 2021 | Closing Date:… Read More

Proposal Requests

CRED_35:CRED Midterm Evaluation Study-Deadline Extended! September 16, 2021 by Research Group RFP No: CRED_35 | RFP Title: CRED Midterm Evaluation Study | Issuance Date: Thursday, September 16th, 2021 | Closing/Submission Date… Read More
CRED_34: WDDCM For Migration: Northern Triangle September 10, 2021 by Research Group RFP No: CRED_34 | RFP Title: WDDCM For Migration: Northern Triangle | RFP Issued By: US Overseas Cooperative Development Council… Read More

Call for Applications

Data Analyst Consultant for International Cooperative Research October 29, 2021 by Research Group Submissions Due: November 29th, 2021 | The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) is an association comprised of cooperative development… Read More
Call for Applicants: Deputy Executive Director U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) April 20, 2021 by Research Group Background. The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) is a membership organization of cooperative development organizations (CDOs) and cooperatives working… Read More

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Cooperatives build a more stable, secure and prosperous world.