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A Case Study of Alay Kapwa Rural Women Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines

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Title A Case Study of Alay Kapwa Rural Women Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines
 
Creator Olviga, Therese R.; University of the Philippines Los Baños
Manipol, Nohreen Ethel P.; University of the Philippines Los Baños
Arrienda II, Faustino Q.; University of the Philippines Los Baños
Perilla, Mario V.; University of the Philippines Los Baños
 
Description Cooperatives are perceived to be a major instrument in the achievement of a community’s developmental objectives by being an effective tool in eliminating poverty and underdevelopment through the generation of jobs, most especially in rural areas. Alay Kapwa Rural Women Multi-Purpose Cooperative is a cooperative engaged in the production of agricultural products such as malunggay tea, coco jam, and coconut coir. Most of the cooperative’s profit is dedicated to scholarships and sponsorships. Aside from the livelihood and scholarship programs, Alay Kapwa also conducts organic farming seminars, bible readings and sharing, and medical missions. The cooperative aims to address issues related to poverty, inequality, and education, as they strengthen the advocacy of Sariayahins to local products. This case study was conducted mainly to present and assess the overall performance of Alay Kapwa Rural Women Multi-Purpose Cooperative. Descriptive research design was used in this study. Data were gathered through personal interviews with key informants such as the cooperative members and officers, and from secondary sources. The elements of the business environment that greatly influence the cooperative as well as its performance in the four major business functions were evaluated. Results revealed that the major problem of the cooperative was the low productivity of its members. This in turn, resulted in financial problems for the cooperative. This study recommends a strategic alliance between the cooperative and the farmers in the area, as well as strengthening of relationship between members and other stakeholders to enhance the productivity and profitability of the cooperative.
 
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Date 2015-11-03
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Identifier http://ojs.upmin.edu.ph/index.php/supplements/article/view/184
 
Source BANWA Supplements; No 1B (2015): ICOOP 2015
1656-3719
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://ojs.upmin.edu.ph/index.php/supplements/article/view/184/196
http://ojs.upmin.edu.ph/index.php/supplements/article/view/184/308
 
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