Co-operative Principles
Sector: Several sectors:
Introduction
The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into practice.
Objective
Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
Providers
Source: http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html (by International Co-operative Alliance).
- Co-operatives and their members in many sectors.
- 1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership
- 2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control
- 3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation
- 4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence
- 5th Principle: Education, Training and Information
- 6th Principle: Co-operation among Co-operatives
- 7th Principle: Concern for Community