University of the Philippines Los Baños
Advancing cooperative development through research, education, and extension
The Institute of Cooperatives and Bio-Enterprise Development (ICOPED) is an academic unit dedicated to developing cooperatives and social enterprises as viable, sustainable enterprises. Through academic programs, applied research, and capacity-building, we support cooperative leaders, advance policy advocacy, and build multistakeholder networks — locally and globally.
CORE PROGRAMS
What we do
AcademicsGraduate and undergraduate programs in cooperative management, offered through the College of Economics and Management
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ResearchResearch projects on cooperatives and social enterprises across the Philippines
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Extension & Public ServiceCapacity-building programs, extension, and public service activities for cooperatives, LGUs, and partner agencies
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NEWS & UPDATES
Latest from ICOPED
ICOPED Renews CDA Accreditation as Cooperative Training Provider
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INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATIONS & KEY PARTNERS
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Cooperative Development Authority
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