Recommendations New Coop Policy (2023)

INTRODUCTION

To add to the objectives of the policy-

Establish pathways for promotion, incubation, and strengthening of cooperatives and
collective enterprises in the informal sector that are creating economic and social value for
vulnerable communities.

Incorporate women and informal sector workers throughout the policy as follows

1. Alltask forces for the implementation of the new cooperative policy should have 50%
   reservation of women and especially women from the informal sector.
2. Constitute a special task force/department within the Ministry of Cooperation that would
   promote and strengthen cooperatives of women and informal workers.