The value of the cooperative."
(Cooperative Values).
"Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help Responsibility. Equality, justice, and democracy. And unity. Cooperative members believe in the ethical values of integrity, openness, social responsibility. And generosity to others. By the inherited traditions of the originator of the Cooperative ".
"Cooperative principle".
(Cooperative Principles).
The cooperative is a "cooperative approach adhered to the values of the cooperative effect is substantial," which consists of the seven key principles, namely respect.
The first principle of voluntary and open membership (Voluntary and Open Membership).
Cooperatives are voluntary organizations. Open to individuals who can use cooperative and willing to take responsibility as a member. Join without gender discrimination, race as a social, political or religious.
Principle 2 is controlled by members of the Democratic primary (Democratic Member Control).
Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by its members. Which participate actively. In policy formulation and decision making. Men and women who have been elected by the general meeting to represent members. Responsible member. In primary cooperatives, members have equal rights to vote (one member, one vote) and cooperatives at other levels. The implementation of democratic practices as well.
The three principles of economic participation of members (Member Economic Participation).
Members are involved in investments (shares) in their cooperative equally well. And the control of the financing of cooperatives as democratic. Cooperative venture of a few things. Be a part of the common property of the cooperative. Typically, members will be rewarded (if any), the rate is limited by the investment (share) defined as a condition of membership. Members of the cooperative surplus funds can be allocated for the purpose by one, or all of the following requirements.
Cooperative Development may set aside as reserves, which, at least. Must have taken your part does not.
To return to the members in proportion to the volume of business done with the cooperative members.
To support activities. The mass membership approval.
The four principles of autonomy and independence (Autonomy and Independence).
Cooperative organization that self-reliance and self-government. By controlling the mass membership. The cooperative agreement will be binding on any other organization. Including agencies of the Government. Or the need to increase investment. Through funding from outside the cooperative. Cooperative action to be taken under such conditions, be assured that the mass still maintain control over cooperatives as democratic. And maintain the cooperative independence.
Principle 5 of the Education Training and Information (Education, Trainning and Information).
Cooperatives shall provide education and training to its members. Members who have been elected representative. Cooperative managers and staff. So that these individuals can contribute to the development of their cooperatives effectively. And shall provide information to the public, particularly young people and opinion leaders about the features and benefits of the cooperative.
The collaboration between the Cooperative Principle 6 (Cooperation among Cooperatives).
Cooperative members will serve most effectively. And strengthen the cooperative movement. By working together in local, national, regional and international levels.
Principle 7 of the generosity of the community (Concern for Community).
Any cooperative operates. For community development with sustainable development policies. The mass membership approval.
"Cooperative ideology".
(Cooperative Ideology).
Cooperative ideology is "the common belief that self-help and mutual aid. Cooperative principles, which will lead to well-being is fair. And peace in society. "
"How cooperative".
(Cooperative Practices).
How cooperative is "the application of principles of cooperative activities. Economic and social And community members for the benefit of the masses. Without ignoring the principles of good business. "