Cooperatives and Producer Organizations
Develop skills to create and operate successful agricultural cooperatives that enhance farmer livelihoods while promoting sustainable farming practices.
Develop skills to create and operate successful agricultural cooperatives that enhance farmer livelihoods while promoting sustainable farming practices.
Explore the world of cooperative business models and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in this comprehensive course from IIMBx. Understand the fundamental principles of cooperatives, their importance in empowering small producers, and learn practical strategies for setting up sustainable and profitable FPOs. This course offers insights into the cooperative movement globally, with a special focus on revitalizing agriculture in India. Gain knowledge on regulatory frameworks, financial management, and organizational structures specific to cooperatives. Perfect for those interested in rural development, agricultural economics, or social entrepreneurship.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept and principles of cooperatives and their differentiation from investor-owned companies
Explore the global cooperative movement and its success in various countries
Learn the regulatory and constitutional framework for cooperatives in India
Develop strategies for acquiring initial capital and managing working capital in FPOs
Understand the organizational structure and governance models for effective cooperative management
Gain practical insights into setting up sustainable and profitable cooperatives in rural settings
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of cooperative businesses and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), focusing on their establishment and management in the context of rural India. It covers the concept of cooperatives, differentiating them from investor-owned companies, and explains their significance in sectors such as dairy, agriculture, and artisanal production. The curriculum includes the basic principles of cooperatives as defined by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), success stories from different countries, and the regulatory and constitutional issues specific to India. A key focus is on practical aspects of setting up sustainable, member-owned FPOs, addressing challenges such as initial capital acquisition, working capital management, and profit distribution. The course also explores the role of NGOs in promoting cooperatives and provides strategies for overcoming common obstacles in rural settings with small-scale farmers.
Introduction
Module 1
Forming Cooperatives
Module 2
Promoting Cooperatives
Module 3
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Academic Leader and Social Change Pioneer
Trilochan Sastry serves as Professor in the Decision Sciences Area at IIM Bangalore, where he previously served as Dean (2008-2011), bringing together academic excellence and social entrepreneurship through multiple groundbreaking initiatives. After earning his BTech from IIT Delhi, MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and PhD in Operations Research from MIT, he has established himself as a transformative figure in both academia and social reform through founding the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) in 1999, which revolutionized electoral transparency in India, and the Centre for Collective Development (CCD) in 2003, which has empowered over 25,000 farmers through cooperative structures. His work spans teaching at prestigious institutions including IIM Ahmedabad, International University of Japan, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, while his social initiatives include founding Farmveda to create sustainable farmer-owned food brands. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades including the Satyendra K Dubey Memorial Award from IIT Kanpur (2011-12), Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Delhi (2012), and Times of India Social Impact Award (2012), recognizing his unique ability to combine academic rigor with practical social transformation
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