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ICA-AP is pleased to announce the release of the Study Report on Promoting Partnerships Between the State & Cooperatives: Comparative Perspectives from Select Countries of the Asia-Pacific Region.

 

The study explores the legal and institutional provisions for state partnerships with cooperatives in select countries of the Asia-Pacific region. It is based on a comparative analysis of 10 countries -  India, Japan, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, the Republic of Fiji, the Republic of Korea and the Philippines. It examines the constitutional, legal, and policy frameworks for cooperative development and the nature of engagement between governments and cooperatives, including fiscal incentives, human resources, and financial contributions. The report was prepared by a project team comprising of academic partners from the selected countries, with support from the ICA-AP.

 

The research study found a wide variation in the level of engagement between governments and cooperatives across the region. While some countries have well-developed legal and institutional provisions for partnerships, others lack such provisions and face significant challenges in promoting cooperative development. The study also found a strong correlation between the degree of engagement between governments and cooperatives and the contribution of cooperatives to the state. The study identified several factors that contribute to successful partnerships between governments and cooperatives, including providing fiscal incentives, human resources, and financial contributions. It also highlighted the importance of consulting with stakeholders in developing cooperative policies and the need for clear partnership guidelines and regulations.

 

Read the full report here