There has been growing interest in the role and potential which co-operatives can play in
terms of economic and community development in the Global South as alternatives to more …

The paper explores how beneficiaries of South Africa's land reform programme attempt to
navigate the contradictory dynamics of production and social reproduction in collectively …

Cooperatives are typically established to help create jobs and improve their members'
economic and social conditions, among various other roles. Farmers' cooperative societies …

Co-operative enterprises have been able to create employment potential, thus improving the
economic lives of many people. Despite South African government support, many …

Cooperatives play a significant role in the country's economic growth, job creation and
poverty reduction. Hence, the number of registered cooperatives in South Africa has been …

The section presents theoretical and empirical literature regarding disclosure requirement
and financial performance of DT-Saccos. Three theories were considered: agency theory …

Co-operative enterprises are regarded as a vehicle to fight poverty, create employment and
boost economic growth in South Africa. Large number of co-operatives in the country were …

The study is rooted in the food-security and job-creation drive for urban areas as
urbanisation and unemployment intensifies thus driving urban-agriculture innovations that …

Cooperative principles and values are hailed as the guiding light that ensures that
cooperatives serve their members and improve their economic conditions rather than …

Cooperatives are described as democratically owned enterprises founded on the principles
of democratic processes, self-help, sharing and collective ownership for mutual benefit …