Document: Cooperatives in Social Development

The present report was prepared pursuant to the request of the General Assembly to the Secretary General to report on the implementation of its resolution 54/123 on co-operatives in social development and on the views of Governments on the draft guidelines aimed at creating a supportive environment for the development of co-operatives.

 

After an introduction, section II reports on progress made in the implementation of resolution 54/123. It is based on information received from Governments, relevant international organizations and specialized agencies, national and international cooperative organizations on their activities aimed at the utilization and development of the potential and contribution of cooperatives for the attainment of social development goals; the encouragement and facilitation of the establishment and development of cooperatives; and the creation of a supportive and enabling environment for the development of cooperatives.

 

Section III reports on the views of Governments on the draft guidelines and on ways to render support to Member States. The report concludes with some recommendations to promote the development of cooperatives. The draft guidelines have been revised, taking into account the recommendations, suggestions and comments received from Governments, and are annexed to the present report.