Formation of the mechanism for the development of agricultural cooperation under conditions of institutional transformations
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https://doi.org/10.65026/ja913m02Keywords:
agricultural cooperation, institutional transformation, cooperative development mechanism, new institutional economics, transaction costs, rural developmentAbstract
This study analyzes the formation of mechanisms for the development of agricultural cooperation under conditions of institutional transformations. Agricultural cooperatives represent fundamental organizational mechanisms enabling farmers to overcome market imperfections, reduce transaction costs, and enhance collective bargaining power. The research employs a mixed-methods approach grounded in New Institutional Economics, combining theoretical analysis with comparative institutional examination. The study identifies three primary categories of institutional transformations affecting agricultural cooperation: regulatory, market-oriented, and socio-cultural transformations. A comprehensive mechanism for cooperative development is proposed, operating at macro, meso, and micro levels, integrating policy environment creation, support infrastructure development, and internal organizational improvements. Key success factors include institutional environment clarity, governance-member interest alignment, financial resource access, and management capacity quality. The findings contribute to academic literature by synthesizing new institutional economics insights into a unified framework while providing practical guidance for policymakers and practitioners seeking to promote sustainable agricultural cooperation under changing institutional conditions.
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