Challenges of Vietnamese Agricultural Cooperatives in the 21st Century: The Link Between Efficiency and Legality

The article shows that the situation of agricultural cooperatives in the world in general and agricultural cooperatives in Vietnam in particular are facing certain challenges in the context of globalization in the 21st century. The article points out limitations on: the nature, principles of democratic member control and principles of surplus distribution of the International Cooperative Alliance, as well as Vietnamese law in cooperative management.

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