Cooperative Governance

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Initiative

The larger the cooperative, the more complex the governance needs.

As a cooperative grows, the need for a competent board of directors with democratic governance skill sets and the tools and training to scale the business and meet the needs of members also grows.

Dr. Sonja Novokovic

Professor of Economics at Saint Mary’s University

The newly developing needs of members in the gig economy are being met by cooperatives. Cooperatives meet members where they are, and help them to solve problems. Those who are cooperative decision-makers need cooperative education the most.

“Successful cooperatives are run and lead by people who think differently than the corporate world.”

Projects

Review the projects conducted under this initiative.

Cooperative Governance Assessment

Capacity Strengthening

Media

Explore our cooperative member portraits!

Cooperative Member Portrait: Beata, a Member of a Social Cooperative

Cooperative Member Portrait: Dolores, a Corn Farmer from the Philippines.

Cooperative Member Portrait: James, A Business Owner from Kenya

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Denis and Dominika, Cooperative Members from Poland

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Elpido, a Cocoa Farmer from Peru

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Fely, a Clothing Business Owner and Teacher from the Philippines

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Florence, A Vegetable Farmer from Kenya

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet John, A Transportation Services Provider from Kenya

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Ola, a Regional Governance Specialist from Poland

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Sabina, A Coffee Farmer from Peru

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Ursula, A Coffee Farmer from Huancabamba

In Celebration of Co-Op Month the ICRG Presents 4 Member Portraits Throughout October

Cooperative Member Portrait: Meet Sam, A Dressmaker from Pandi