Our Research Program
ICOPED's research thrusts focus on the overarching theme of sustainable and inclusive cooperative and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) development. The research program and projects of ICOPED aim is to operationalize this thematic goal at the national and local levels through research and development and policy advocacy initiatives.
The major research initiatives and interventions of ICOPED are anchored on the theme, with particular focus on, though not limited to, the following areas:
Research outputs are shared through presentations in conferences and other public fora and publications.
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;
- Gender in cooperatives and SSE;
- Data generation and management;
- Policy and institutions for cooperatives.
Research outputs are shared through presentations in conferences and other public fora and publications.
On-Going Projects
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Completed Projects
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Networks and Collaborative Partners
- Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)
- Calamba City Government - Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department (CLDD)
- Southern Tagalog Regional Cooperative Development Council (STaRCDC)
- Provincial Cooperative Development Office - Laguna
- Philippine Cooperative Center
- National Confederation of Cooperatives
- Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative
- Sta. Rosa Cooperative Development Council