Co-operative Societies provide a platform for individuals to come together and pool their resources to achieve common goals. They are based on the principles of democratic control, voluntary participation, and equitable distribution of benefits.
Co-operative Societies in Papua New Guinea play a vital role in promoting economic growth and development in the country
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“Some of the priority impact programs that CSU believes can effectively enhance and strengthen the development of Co-operative Societies have already been executed and implemented this year.”
Mr Brian WaffiThe Registrar - Co-operative Societies Unit
There are various types of cooperative societies in Papua New Guinea, including agricultural, savings and credit, marketing, and housing cooperatives.
The Co-operative Societies of PNG was established by the Government of Papua New Guinea in 2000 to revitalize and facilitate the development of co-operative societies in the country. We are lead agency that provides funds to co-operatives, coordinating trainings, opening up market access, administering the Co-operative Societies Act and registering co-operatives.
The Co-operative Societies Unit is headed by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies who reports to the Minister for Trade, Commerce & Industry. They are supported by this Minister for administrative matters.
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