Being a Cooperative | Cooperative Identity

Cooperative Identity

A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically-controlled enterprise*.

*Official definition adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance

The members of a cooperative can be:

people who want equitable access to financial services or essential services such as energy and water
people who want quality housing, food or other consumer goods at fair prices
artisans, such as bakers or mechanics, or self-employed professionals, such as doctors and lawyers, who come together to provide a common service
businesses in the same sector or individual fishermen, breeders or farmers who come together to meet their common supply and marketing needs
workers seeking stable employment and fair wages in competitive industrial or service businesses
writers, artists, actors, musicians and others who wish to carry out cultural activities together or share administrative services
service providers seeking common control of a digital distribution platform.
people seeking equal opportunities in work or access to services.

Cooperative Values

Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.

Seven Cooperative
Principles

Voluntary and Open Membership
Democratic Member Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy and Independence
Education, Training, and Information
Cooperation among Cooperatives
Concern for Community

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Cooperative Identity

The members of a cooperative can be:

Cooperative Values

Seven Cooperative
Principles

Do you want to join Legacoop?

Do you want to create a new cooperative?

Associazione

Governance

In Italia

In Europa

Nel mondo

Gli uffici centrali

Associazioni di settore

Rappresentanze regionali e territoriali

Strutture di supporto allo sviluppo

Cooperative Identity

The members of a cooperative can be:

Cooperative Values

Seven Cooperative Principles

Do you want to join Legacoop?

Do you want to create a new cooperative?

Seven Cooperative
Principles