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We show that the fact that farmers in a cooperative individually decide how much to supply to the cooperative may serve as a commitment device for credibly and profit.

International communities are by no means a new idea, but they have often been cited as experimental spaces or test beds for the future.

One of the ways cooperatives differ from other business structures is their adherence to cooperative principles and values that reflect social, political, and business concerns. Cooperatives trace the roots of these principles to the Rochdale pioneers, who established the first modern cooperative in Rochdale, England in 1844. These principles have been refined, adapted, and reinterpreted over time. The seven principles used by the International Cooperative Alliance today are generally accepted by cooperatives worldwide.

“A combination of factors, including the rising cost of housing in recent years, have forced many people to look for alternative housing options. This guide to co-op housing attempts to answer your questions regarding ownership, responsibilities, and benefits of living in a housing cooperative.”

This brief is part of the Transforming our world: A cooperative 2030 series produced by the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC). Through a series of 17 briefs, one for each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), COPAC hopes to raise awareness about the significant contributions of cooperative enterprises towards achieving the 2030 Agenda in a sustainable, inclusive and responsible way and encourage continued support for their efforts.