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- How co-operatives unite and empower people Silas K. Kobia &Labourn S.Minishi
Co-operatives in East Africa
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is a new, first of its kind book that explains the characteristics, values and principles that make co-operatives unique as well as factors which determine their advantage and success. In 3 parts, and 12 chapters, the authors articulate:
- The origins, growth and spread of co-operatives around the world.
- The development and contributions of co-operatives in each of the five countries of East Africa.
- The roles of co-operative policy makers, co-operative members, their leaders and employees.
- The potential co-operatives have to harness the energies of women and the youth to create wealth, generate employment and address issues of inequality and poverty within the partner states.
- Practical suggestions and strategies of overcoming the many challenges that co-operatives are facing in the sub-region.
The material in the book is intended for readers across East Africa, particularly lecturers and students of co-operative studies in colleges, universities as well as various promoters and practitioners of co-operative enterprises.
The book also aims to convince and persuade EAC leaders to embrace co-operatives in theregional development agenda to enhance and strengthen grass-root participation by the people through co-operatives in the East Africa integration process.
‘Challenges and Opportunities’ by Silas K. Kobia
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The objective of this book is ‘To stimulate sufficient interest and encourage zealous scholars, co-operative leaders, practitioners and all persons of good will to get excited about social and economic advantages of the Co-operative model of business and offer ideas to address problems of poverty and equity through vibrant enterprises( pg 16)’.The scope of the book is pleasantly broad. The author takes an integrated approach to co-operative development. A master piece and a must read not only to CEOs of Coops, but also by any co-operator, aspiring cooperators and the general public. The book is an eye opener to the immense resources out there waiting for you and me to grab, marshal, exploit and create wealth not only for ourselves but also as part of corporate social responsibility and national development. The power of individuals, families, groups, churches, etc coming together to form a co-operative society for economic and social gain of the members is worth embracing.
This book proposes pragmatic solutions on how challenges facing the co-operative movement such as Leadership, Governance and Innovation can be overcome and an era when Co-operative values, principles and benefits shall be replicated in all spheres of life including the church and the informal sectors to address inequalities in society and enhance social justice.
This book will be of great help to public policy makers, Co-operative leaders, scholars and community based organizations. It is designed in thematic sections that could be adopted as course work for students in colleges and universities.