Reviewing theory, practices and dynamics of agricultural cooperatives: Understanding cooperatives development in Namibia

摘要: This paper reviews the principles of cooperatives as outlined by the International Cooperative Alliance. The evolution agricultural cooperative thought, theory, and purpose well problems associated with are reviewed from standpoint how can provide benefits to their members. Globally economists, social theorists, politicians have drawn considerable attention early dynamic development for achievement self-help through group action. Given new perspectives on theory scope changes in operate structured, even greater potential coordinating actions, but this needs support education services. growth Namibia, many other countries worldwide, gone substantial structural transitions an effort adjust a rapidly changing economic environment characterised increasing globalisation, crises, environmental uncertainties industrialisation. main future cooperatives, specifically organisations, also highlighted paper.   Key words: Agricultural institutional economics, transaction costs, property rights, agent theory.