Credit cooperative Flashcards
membered owned financial institution that provide accessible banking services and empower local communities
Credit cooperatives
Cooperative Principles and Values
*Voluntary and Open
Membership
*Democratic Member
Control
*Member Economic
Participation
Cooperatives are open to all people who are willing to accept the responsibilities of membership.
Voluntary and Open Membership
Cooperatives are democratically controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.
Democratic Member
Control
Members contribute equitably to the capital of their cooperative and democratically control it.
Member Economic Participation
History and Evolution of Credit Cooperatives in the Philippines
: trace their roots back to the 1950s, when they were established to provide affordable financial services to underserved communities
Credit cooperatives in the Philippines
History and Evolution of Credit Cooperatives in the Philippines
: Through the ——-and ——- the cooperative movement expanded, with
the government actively promoting the establishment of credit
cooperatives nationwide.
1970s
1980s
History and Evolution of Credit Cooperatives in the Philippines
: ———— In recent decades, credit cooperatives have embraced digital technologies and diversified their services to better meet the evolving
needs of their members.
Modernization and Innovation
Organizational Structure and Governance of Credit Cooperatives:
Credit cooperatives are owned and governed by their members, who elect a board of directors to oversee the cooperative’s operations.
Member-Owned and Controlled
Organizational Structure and Governance of Credit Cooperatives:
Credit cooperatives prioritize transparency and accountability to
their members, regularly reporting on the cooperative’s financial
health and activities.
Transparency and Accountability
Organizational Structure and Governance of Credit Cooperatives:
Major decisions are made through a democratic process, with each member having an equal voice and vote.
Democratic Decision-Making
Organizational Structure and Governance of Credit Cooperatives:
Cooperatives employ skilled managers and staff to handle day
to-day operations and ensure efficient service delivery to
members
Professional Management
Savings and Credit Services Offered by Credit Cooperatives:
Savings Accounts
insurance services
loan facilities
money transfer
impact and Benefits of Credit cooperatives to Members
Financial inclusion
wealth building
community development
empowerment
challenges and opportunities facing credit cooperatives
Cooperatives must navigate the
transition to digital banking and
fintech solutions to remain
competitive and accessible
Technology Adoption