Cooperatives As A Catalyst For Sustainability: Lessons Learned From Asian Models

Cooperatives have played a significant role in economic development and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book documents the governance, leadership, and sustainable best practices of cooperatives in Asia, offering insights to researchers and policymakers to strengthen and promote cooperatives internationally.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

The cooperative movement has been a crucial factor in driving economic growth and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. Cooperatives generate revenue, support community development, and protect the environment, making them a vital part of sustainable development. In Asia, cooperatives have been pioneers in their approaches, with comprehensive and supportive policies that have led to successful models of cooperatives.

Across Asia, there are diverse cooperative models that can be replicated internationally. These models utilize collectivization as an economic model, with the cooperation of their populations. Cooperatives from Bangladesh, India, Israel, Japan, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates are renowned for their proactive approach to sustainability.

This book aims to document the governance, leadership, and sustainable best practices of cooperatives, providing valuable insights for the development of cooperatives internationally. Addressing the current gap in research about cooperatives, the chapters showcase lessons for the cooperative world in its journey towards sustainability through the examination of original case studies and quantitative studies. The volume offers new perspectives to researchers and policymakers to understand the ecosystem surrounding cooperatives and actions to take to strengthen and promote their welfare.

In conclusion, the cooperative movement has played a significant role in economic development and the achievement of SDGs globally. In Asia, cooperatives have demonstrated their ability to create sustainable models that can be replicated internationally. This book provides valuable insights into the governance, leadership, and sustainable best practices of cooperatives, contributing to the development of the cooperative sector and promoting sustainable development.

Weight: 624g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811253782