Project status: concluded Description The research is focused on cooperative development programs conducted in the agrarian sector of African countries by cooperative enterprises, as well as by cooperative development organizations (CDOs) linked to the North American and European cooperative movements. The overall objective of the project is to… Read More
As the theme of Expo 2015 - “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” suggests, much attention is being paid to agricultural practices and food systems, but how well do we understand the impact and role cooperatives play in ensuring high quality products, decent wages, and sustainable development? Despite the large share of agricultural production around the world organized in the cooperative form, data on this type of enterprise is still scarce. Read More
The resilience of cooperatives has been widely acknowledged by policy and opinion makers, as well as international organizations. However, in spite of their societal relevance, the lack of understanding of the potential of cooperatives has severe policy implications in terms of insufficient political recognition and inadequate management modalities. Read More
As a rule, rural development in Europe is related to agricultural development. C-BIRD recognizes the diversity and complexity of rural areas across Europe in terms of needs and development solutions. Read More
At this time, agricultural cooperatives are the most significant and common cooperative form. Read More