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This paper discusses the five reasons for the ongoing success of agricultural cooperatives in the Netherlands.

The key factors this document looks at are:

historical
enabling legislation
effective member control
membership homogeneity
life cycle of (federative) cooperatives

The key external factor for success has been the enabling legislation. The legal framework allowing for effective member control and ability for innovation in governance that maintains and strengthens member control.

2016 - Netherlands - Quebec International Summit of Co-operatives 2016

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business management alternative business model cooperative co op agribusiness agriculture

Farmer Questions:
What's the difference between a business models and structures?What is a cooperative?What business structure is best for our farm?

Interest Area: Business Management Source Country: Netherlands Knowledge Level: Introductory

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