Coops are socio-economic organizations
established to meet the common needs of members. In
Ethiopia, the establishment of coops dates back to 1960s.
However, during the successive periods different parties
with distinct social, political and economic ideologies
contrary to the principles of coops ruled the country.
Above all, forced formation of coops during the Derg regime
perpetually limits participation in coops. Previous studies
also confirm that the member initiated only 26% of the
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