Analysing the Barriers to the Development of Maltese Cooperatives

Peter J. Baldacchino, Elena Marie’ Gatt and Simon Grima

A chapter in Governance and Regulations’ Contemporary Issues, 2018, vol. 99, pp 55-92 from Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract: In this chapter the authors identified and discussed the most significant barriers faced by cooperative movements in Malta, providing recommendations for potential solutions. Primary data for this research were collected through the use of semi-structured interviews with a selection of 18 representatives of the small current Maltese cooperative movement, most of whom are active either in individual cooperatives (16) and/or in the cooperative institutions (five). Findings indicated that the most significant problems are the lack of education and awareness regarding the cooperative movement. These are closely followed by the divide within the movement itself, which is also hindering further development of Maltese cooperatives. Therefore, for the movement to grow and develop, one must first tackle the lack of education and awareness of this business model. Furthermore, in order for the movement to reach its full potential there must be cooperation amongst cooperatives, leading to the appropriate environment for growth. Through the identification of these significant barriers, targeted action may be recommended and taken so as to reduce, if not eliminate, these barriers and thereby help the Maltese cooperative movement flourish.

Keywords: Cooperatives; barriers; development; Malta; Federation; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1108/S1569-375920180000099004

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