A summary statement on the present state and progress of the study on the co-operative movement in Africa

Abstract

This paper deals with the Executive Secretary of the Commission appointed a consultant to undertake a study on co-operative movement-in-Africa which will be submitted to the fourth session of the Economic Commission. The consultant is now preparing a comprehensive study. This is to be based on reports available on co-operative development from governments of African countries, the relevant legislation, and surveys made available to the United Nations and Specialized Agencies, The consultant has also visited, five countries in-Africa south of the Sahara, namely, Kenya, Tanganyika9. Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Senegal, in order to gain a first hand impression of the problems, plans and operating methods associated with co-operative development in these countries.