Agricultural cooperatives, also known as co-ops, are business models owned and operated by their members, primarily farmers. These cooperatives serve to unite individual farmers, enhancing their collective business standing. The advantages of agricultural cooperation are numerous and encompass many economic and social dimensions. Rural cooperatives offer both direct and indirect benefits. Direct benefits include increased net margins and savings, while indirect benefits include improved market price formation and higher quality goods and services. These cooperatives address a variety of agricultural needs, such as access to education, credit facilities, and machinery supplies, among others. Although a cooperative can significantly contribute to the economic development of individual farmers and rural areas, its success depends on meeting specific criteria and overcoming various challenges.
Training: management of cooperatives
Engelie Beenen is a distinguished member of HollandDoor with extensive experience in cooperative work and establishment. In addition to her practical expertise, she recently completed an intensive Train the Trainers program in cooperative management at the ILO Institute. The training program provides a comprehensive framework for participants, covering essential topics such as cooperative principles, membership incentives, commitment, governance, management, success criteria, finance, and marketing. The training program greatly enhanced Engelie’s practical knowledge.
For those interested in initiating, launching, or effectively managing agricultural cooperatives, Engelie Beenen can offer a practical and active training program.
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