BCICS
is pleased to offer a new how-to guide specifically for co-operatives.
Co-operatives by Design: Building Blocks for Co-op Development
is a clearly written guidebook intended to guide people through
the process of developing a co-operative. It grew out of the demand
for resources on co-op development and is the result of the input
of a number of people with various experiences in co-operatives
and co-op development.
The manual is divided into eight modules, allowing
people to acquire the sections they want and to use them in the
order that suits their co-op's needs. In addition to the eight
modules there is an introductory section and an extensive list
of resources, both of which are included in an order for modules
or the complete manual.
One of the key persons working on the manual
was BCICS researcher, Sol Kinnis, who spent many hours making
sure the content was comprehensive (although it is by no means
exhaustive) and the language clear. Sol also worked hard to make
sure the language used in the manual reflected the spirit of co-operation
and that the format of the manual flowed easily and sensibly.
Co-operatives by Design can be ordered from BCICS.
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