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Cooperatives (also called co-ops) are a form of business ownership that is practiced all over the world. The most common types of cooperatives are worker-owned and consumer-owned. Most cooperatives adhere to seven principles:
- Voluntary and Open Membership
- Democratic Member Control
- Member Economic Participation
- Autonomy and Independence
- Education, Training and Information
- Co-operation among Co-operatives
- Concern for Community
Co-ops include:
Agricultural: farms, feed suppliers, and seed banks.
Computer and Internet: ISPs, web hosting, and computer design collectives
Energy: utility companies and power providers
Financial: banks, credit unions, investors, insurers, and mortgage brokers
Food Cooperatives: health-food stores and bulk food sharing programs
Housing: housing cooperatives and intentional communities.
Visual Arts: groups of artists, both living and working together.
Subcategories
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Arts and Entertainment
- Associations
- Business Services
- Car Sharing
- Computer and Internet
- Construction and Maintenance
- Consumer Goods and Services
- Development Agencies
- Education and Training
- Energy and Environment
- Financial Services
- Food and Related Products
- Housing
- Industrial Goods and Services
- News and Media
- Regional
- Resources
- Retail Trade
- Telecommunications
Related Categories
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