Impact of New Generation Cooperatives on Their Communities

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Year: 2001
Pages: 83
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0756731798

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David Trechter & Robert King (eds.); Randall E. Torgerson (foreword). Development of rural communities has benefited from the resurgence of interest in the coop form of bus. As user-owned org’s., coops have been used as a model for individual self-help & empowerment that strengthens bonds leading to greater community awareness & involvement. Coops not only provide access to markets not otherwise reached, but also provide member-owners with an opportunity to improve incomes & services. The success of these voluntarily owned & controlled bus. helps build needed infrastructure that increases community vitality & benefits all members in the community. This report documents the experiences of 5 org’s. & the impact their initiative is having on their respective communities. Illustrated.

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