This resource is a comprehensive document detailing the strategic plan for a cooperative decade 2011-2020. Drafted under the guidance of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), it emphasizes the importance of democratic participation of members in cooperatives and highlights the unique characteristics that set cooperatives apart from investor-owned businesses. The document further outlines the vision for 2020, aiming to position cooperatives as leaders in economic, social, and environmental sustainability. It does not provide the text of co-op law or associated regulation but rather offers an analysis and strategic plan for the cooperative movement. View Resource.