Our Research Program

ICOPED's research thrusts focus on the overarching theme of sustainable and inclusive cooperative enterprise development.

The aim is to operationalize this thematic goal at the national and local levels through research and development and knowledge management.

The major research initiatives and interventions of ICOPED are anchored on the theme, with particular focus on, though not limited to, the following areas:

• Sustainable cooperative business models;
• Cooperative marketing and value chains;
• Best cooperative practices for social and economic development;
• Rural and agricultural cooperatives and self-help organizations;
• Policy and institutions for cooperatives; and
• Cooperative awareness and knowledge resource development

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Ongoing Research Projects

• Role of Cooperatives in Technology Adoption for Improved Production and Market Efficiency in Dairy Buffalo and Coffee (August 1, 2017-August 1, 2018)
• Capacity Building of Los Baños Cooperatives: Basic Research (January 2017 to present) 

Recently Completed Projects

• Leveraging Philippine Agricultural Cooperatives for Green Growth: A Pilot Study (December 2016-May 2017)​
• Self-Assessment of Women Officers in Selected Cooperative Enterprises in Laguna​ (June 2015-May 2016)
• Documentation of Best Green Practices of Selected Cooperatives in Laguna (June 2015-May 2016)

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Networks and Collaborative Partners

• Cooperative Development Authority
• Calamba City Government - Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department
• Southern Tagalog Regional Cooperative Development Council (STARCDC)
• ​Provincial Cooperative Development Office - Laguna
• Philippine Cooperative Center
• National Confederation of Cooperatives
• Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative

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