The document discusses the principles of cooperation according to the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008. It lists the six principles as voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, cooperation among cooperatives, and cooperative education. It also defines a new seventh principle of concern for community.
The document discusses the principles of cooperation according to the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008. It lists the six principles as voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, cooperation among cooperatives, and cooperative education. It also defines a new seventh principle of concern for community.
The document discusses the principles of cooperation according to the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008. It lists the six principles as voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, cooperation among cooperatives, and cooperative education. It also defines a new seventh principle of concern for community.
Based on the “Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008 enumerate the Principles of
cooperation and define each using the link below as reference”.
Voluntary and open membership. Membership in a cooperative is voluntary
and available to all individuals regardless of their social, political, racial or religious background or beliefs.
Democratic member control. Cooperatives are democratic organizations
that are controlled by their members who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights of one-member, one-vote. Cooperatives at other levels are organized in the same democratic manner.
Member economic participation. Members contribute equitably to, and
democratically control, the capital of their cooperatives. At least part of that capital is the common property of the cooperative. They shall receive limited compensation or limited interest, if any, on capital subscribed and paid as a condition of membership.
Autonomy and independence. Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help
organizations controlled by their members.
Cooperation among cooperatives. Cooperatives serve their members most
effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures. Cooperative education. All cooperatives shall make provision for the education of their members, officers and employees and of the general public based on the principles of cooperation.
Concern for community. Cooperatives work for the sustainable
development of their communities through policies approved by their members. This is a new provision