Comparative Cooperatives

1. Explain the meaning and principles of cooperative.
2. Identify the scope of Comparative Cooperative and its interdisciplinary nature.
3. Discuss the historical development of Comparative Cooperative.
4. Compare and contrast different approaches to studying Comparative Cooperative.
5. Analyze cooperative systems in various countries and regions.
6. Evaluate the role of international organizations in promoting cooperative development.

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Cooperative · 2 hours

     Define the term Cooperative and identify its core principles.. Explain the concept of Comparative Cooperative and its significance..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Scope of Comparative Cooperative · 2 hours

     Discuss the interdisciplinary nature of Comparative Cooperative.. Identify the various subjects that contribute to the field..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Historical Development of Comparative Cooperative · 3 hours

     Outline the key phases in the historical development of Comparative Cooperative.. Trace the evolution of cooperative practices from ancient times to the present..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Approaches to the Study of Comparative Cooperative · 2 hours

     Compare and contrast different approaches to studying Comparative Cooperative.. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each approach..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Factors for Sustain the Learning of Comparative Cooperative · 2 hours

     Identify factors that contribute to the sustainability of learning Comparative Cooperative.. Discuss the qualities of an effective Cooperative Comparativist..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: The Development of Cooperatives in Europe · 3 hours

     Discuss the historical context and key developments of cooperatives in Europe, focusing on Britain, Denmark, Norway and Sweden.. Analyze the factors that contributed to the growth and success of cooperative movements in these countries..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Importance of Agricultural Cooperatives in Britain, Demark, Norway and Sweden · 3 hours

     Examine the role of agricultural cooperatives in Britain, Denmark, Norway and Sweden.. Assess the impact of these cooperatives on agricultural practices and rural economies..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Success of Consumers Cooperative Movement in Britain · 2 hours

     Analyze the factors that contributed to the success of consumer cooperatives in Britain.. Evaluate the impact of consumer cooperatives on the British economy and society..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: The Pattern of Development of Cooperatives In Asia · 2 hours

     Describe the development of cooperatives in Asia, with a focus on India.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by cooperatives in the Asian context..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: History of Agricultural Cooperative In U.S.A (AMERICA) · 2 hours

      Trace the history of agricultural cooperatives in the United States.. Analyze the factors that have shaped the development of agricultural cooperatives in America..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: The development of Cooperatives in AFRICA-NIGERIA · 2 hours

      Examine the development of cooperatives in Africa, focusing on Nigeria.. Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by cooperatives in the African context..

    • Unit 2: Modern and traditional pattern of cooperation in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Compare and contrast modern and traditional patterns of cooperation in Nigeria.. Analyze the factors that have influenced the evolution of cooperative practices in Nigeria..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 3: The Structure of the cooperative movement in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Describe the structure of the cooperative movement in Nigeria.. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of different levels of cooperative organizations..

    • Unit 4: History, objectives and the importance of the international cooperative alliance · 2 hours

      Discuss the history, objectives, and importance of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).. Analyze the role of the ICA in promoting cooperative development worldwide..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 5: The role of International Agency for Cooperative Development (ICD), World Council of Credit Unions - WOCCU and IFAP – International Federation of Agricultural Producers, International fund for Agricultural development (IFAD) · 3 hours

      Examine the roles of international agencies such as IACD, WOCCU, IFAP, and IFAD in cooperative development.. Analyze the impact of these agencies on cooperative practices and policies..