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The Rochdale Principles are a set of ideals for the operation of Cooperatives . They were first set out by the Rochdale Society Of Equitable Pioneers in Rochdale , England , in 1844 , and have formed the basis for the principles on which co-operatives around the World operate to this day. The implications of the Rochdale Principles are a focus of study in Co-operative Economics . The original Rochdale Principles were officially adopted by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) in 1937 as the '''Rochdale Principles of Co-operation'''. Updated versions of the principles have been adopted by the ICA in 1966 as the '''Co-operative Principles''' and in 1995 as part of the ''' Statement On The Co-operative Identity '''.


ORIGINAL VERSION ( 1844 )

# Open membership.
# Democratic control (one person, one vote).
# Distribution of Surplus in proportion to Trade .
# Payment of limited interest on Capital .
# Political and religious neutrality.
# Cash trading (no credit extended).
# Promotion of education.


ICA REVISION ( 1966 )

# Open, voluntary membership.
# Democratic governance.
# Limited return on Equity .
# Surplus belongs to members.
# Education of members and public in cooperative principles.
# Cooperation between cooperatives.


ICA REVISION ( 1995 )

# Voluntary And Open Membership .
# Democratic Member Control .
# Member Economic Participation .
# Autonomy And Independence .
# Education, Training, And Information .
# Cooperation Among Cooperatives .
# Concern For Community .


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