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| author | Ekpenyong Ame EKPENYONG Unyime Joseph UDOUNWA NSEOBOT, Ime Robson, Ph.D |
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| contents | <p>Background: This study undertakes a comparative analysis of cooperative societies operating<br>under the 1937 and 1966 International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) frameworks in Nigeria. The<br>aim was to evaluate how these frameworks influence operational practices, efficiency, and<br>institutional effectiveness in diverse regional and sectoral contexts. Methodology: A mixedmethods research design was adopted, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches to<br>enhance depth, validity, and contextual richness. The study was conducted in seven purposively<br>selected Nigerian states including Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Abuja (FCT), Lagos, Kano, Oyo, and<br>Enugu chosen to reflect ethno-linguistic and geopolitical diversity. Data were collected using a<br>structured instrument, the Comparative Cooperative Operations and Principles Assessment<br>Questionnaire (CCOPAQ), administered in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Nigerian Pidgin.<br>The sampling frame included various cooperative types credit, agricultural, workers’, and<br>multipurpose. A total of 379 questionnaires were distributed using multi-stage sampling, with 354<br>successfully retrieved (93.40% response rate). Additionally, 14 qualitative interviews were<br>conducted with cooperative leaders to deepen interpretation. Findings: Descriptive and<br>inferential analyses using SPSS v26 and NVivo revealed that cooperatives under the 1966 ICA<br>framework demonstrated greater adherence to community development, education, and intercooperative collaboration, whereas those under the 1937 framework prioritized internal<br>governance and thrift-based member services. Hybrid models showed moderate performance<br>across key dimensions. Regional and institutional factors significantly influenced framework<br>adoption and cooperative effectiveness. Conclusion: The study underscores the relevance of<br>context-sensitive frameworks and recommends a hybridized adoption for greater adaptability and<br>sustainability in Nigeria’s cooperative movement</p> |
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| spellingShingle | THE POTENCY OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES: AN X-RAY OF 1937 AND 1966 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE PRINCIPLES Ekpenyong Ame EKPENYONG Unyime Joseph UDOUNWA NSEOBOT, Ime Robson, Ph.D <p>Background: This study undertakes a comparative analysis of cooperative societies operating<br>under the 1937 and 1966 International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) frameworks in Nigeria. The<br>aim was to evaluate how these frameworks influence operational practices, efficiency, and<br>institutional effectiveness in diverse regional and sectoral contexts. Methodology: A mixedmethods research design was adopted, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches to<br>enhance depth, validity, and contextual richness. The study was conducted in seven purposively<br>selected Nigerian states including Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Abuja (FCT), Lagos, Kano, Oyo, and<br>Enugu chosen to reflect ethno-linguistic and geopolitical diversity. Data were collected using a<br>structured instrument, the Comparative Cooperative Operations and Principles Assessment<br>Questionnaire (CCOPAQ), administered in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Nigerian Pidgin.<br>The sampling frame included various cooperative types credit, agricultural, workers’, and<br>multipurpose. A total of 379 questionnaires were distributed using multi-stage sampling, with 354<br>successfully retrieved (93.40% response rate). Additionally, 14 qualitative interviews were<br>conducted with cooperative leaders to deepen interpretation. Findings: Descriptive and<br>inferential analyses using SPSS v26 and NVivo revealed that cooperatives under the 1966 ICA<br>framework demonstrated greater adherence to community development, education, and intercooperative collaboration, whereas those under the 1937 framework prioritized internal<br>governance and thrift-based member services. Hybrid models showed moderate performance<br>across key dimensions. Regional and institutional factors significantly influenced framework<br>adoption and cooperative effectiveness. Conclusion: The study underscores the relevance of<br>context-sensitive frameworks and recommends a hybridized adoption for greater adaptability and<br>sustainability in Nigeria’s cooperative movement</p> |
| title | THE POTENCY OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES: AN X-RAY OF 1937 AND 1966 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE PRINCIPLES |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16921546 |