Co-operative Values
- self-help,
- self-responsibility,
- democracy,
- equality,
- equity and
- solidarity.
Cooperative members believe in the ethical values of
- honesty,
- openness,
- social responsibility and caring for others.
Co-op Principles*
Guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice:
- Voluntary and open membership
- Democratic member control
- Member economic participation
- Autonomy and independence
- Education, training and information
- Cooperation among cooperatives
- Concern for community
*The Co-op Principles as listed here are the most recent list as adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance in 1995.
