Cooperatives – Overview

The ideal form of organization

The cooperative movement is a philosophy of life, and a social and economic model capable of promoting both economic development and social well-being. Its fundamental references are democratic participation, solidarity, independence and autonomy.

It is a system which is based on people and not capital. It aims to work for the group and not for profit. It seeks common, not individual, prosperity. These differences make the cooperative movement a socioeconomic alternative where its members are all equally successful.

Associated with universal values, the cooperative movement has developed regardless of territory, language, creed or nationality.