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

• Cooperative-led Green Value Chain Development for Commercial Milkfish, Mango, Banana and Highland Vegetables (May 1, 2018 May 31, 2020)
• Role of Cooperatives in Technology Adoption for Improved Production and Market Efficiency in Dairy Buffalo and Coffee (August 1, 2017-January 31, 2018)
• Women Participation in Coffee Production in Sagada, Mountain Province (April 10 - February 29, 2019)

Recently Completed Projects

• Leveraging Philippine Agricultural Cooperatives for Green Growth: A Pilot Study (December 2016-May 2017)​
• Capacity Building of Los Baños Cooperatives Project

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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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