Application of Universal Cooperative Principles in Agricultural Cooperatives: A Case Study from Nepal DOI Open Access
G. Pandey,

Chiranjeewee Khadka,

Arbin Poudel

et al.

International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 105 - 121

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This study examines the use of universal cooperative principles by agricultural cooperatives in Nepal, highlighting their importance and challenges they face. Data from 45 cooperatives, including savings credit (n=17) multipurpose (n=28), 135 respondents Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City, Nepal were analyzed quantitatively qualitatively. The suggests that such as democratic member control, voluntary open membership, economic participation are critical to effective sustainable operation Nepal. These promote members' sense responsibility ownership ensuring transparency, fairness, decision-making. However, research also identifies several constraints facing Nepal's limited access finance, inadequate infrastructure, governance issues, lack technical expertise, political interference. could hinder cooperatives' ability expand into new markets, provide essential services members, support long-term growth sector. concludes addressing these issues promoting adoption strengthening enabling them significantly improve livelihoods farmers rural communities.

Language: Английский

Application of Universal Cooperative Principles in Agricultural Cooperatives: A Case Study from Nepal DOI Open Access
G. Pandey,

Chiranjeewee Khadka,

Arbin Poudel

et al.

International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 105 - 121

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This study examines the use of universal cooperative principles by agricultural cooperatives in Nepal, highlighting their importance and challenges they face. Data from 45 cooperatives, including savings credit (n=17) multipurpose (n=28), 135 respondents Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City, Nepal were analyzed quantitatively qualitatively. The suggests that such as democratic member control, voluntary open membership, economic participation are critical to effective sustainable operation Nepal. These promote members' sense responsibility ownership ensuring transparency, fairness, decision-making. However, research also identifies several constraints facing Nepal's limited access finance, inadequate infrastructure, governance issues, lack technical expertise, political interference. could hinder cooperatives' ability expand into new markets, provide essential services members, support long-term growth sector. concludes addressing these issues promoting adoption strengthening enabling them significantly improve livelihoods farmers rural communities.

Language: Английский

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