CERTIFICATE IN CO-OPERATIVE POVERTY REDUCTION

 RATIONALE

One of the region’s greatest challenges is persistent poverty. It is a phenomenon that is not only an obstacle to the development of nations but also a threat to social peace and political stability. Thus, this course is designed to address the growing international concern with the extent of poverty in many parts of the world and search for the means to substantially reduce the number of poor people in the world. The Malaysian government has recognized the co-operative sector as one of the three important sectors besides the public and private sectors. This sector, is the third growth engine for Malaysia and has contributed 1.45 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2008. Through the Cooperative National Policy, government estimated that the cooperative sector will also anticipate in assisting the economic growth and national development.

The strengthening of the cooperative institution through mutual partnership by activities conducted, data and information collection, education and training. It is hoping to be a good step to reinforce cooperative movement in order to achieve a greater level by the mainstream economic and national development at the present time. Through this programme, we hope to share with everyone the Malaysian experience in eradicating poverty by providing an in-depth knowledge on Malaysia’s long-term strategies and policies that have been developed and implemented to alleviate poverty.

1. OBJECTIVE

To enable participants to gain knowledge on the poverty eradication policies planned and implemented by the Malaysian Government as well as to share experiences on how to improve their socio-economic status.

2. PARTICIPANTS

• Board members and senior employees of co-operatives societies
• Government officers supervising co-operative societies

3. DATE OF COMMENCEMENT:

22 November – 17 December 2010

4. DURATION:

4 Weeks

5. CLOSING DATE:

6 August 2010

6. COURSE CONTENT

An Overview of the Malaysian Economy and Poverty in Malaysia

• The Economic and Social Development of Malaysia
• Development Planning in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges
• Rural Development in Malaysia (FELDA, FELCRA etc)
• New Economic Policy
• Poverty Eradication Policy and Strategy

Perspectives on Co-operative Development in Malaysia

• An Overview of the Co-operative Movement in Malaysia
• The role of Co-operatives in Economic Development

Poverty Eradication Through Co-operatives– (Key Strategies and Action)

• The role of Co-operatives
• The role of Women Co-operatives
• Introduction of Workers Co-operatives (Mondragon Model)
• One Community One Co-operative
• Innovative and Creative Ways in Poverty Reduction Programme

Business Opportunities for Co-operatives

• Introduction to Islamic Pawn Broking (Ar-Rahnu)
• Introduction to Small and Medium Industries (SMI)
• Introduction to One District One Industry (ODOI) System
• Introduction to the Tourism Industry and Business Opportunities
• Introduction to E-Business

Criteria of Good Co-operatives in Eradicating Poverty

• Co-operative’s Good Governance
• Enhancing Human Capital
• Leadership
• Member’s Participation

7. COUNTRY PAPER

Participants are required to prepare and present a country paper on a poverty reduction programme in their respective countries.

8. METHODOLOGY

Instructional methods applied in the course include :

• Formal classroom lectures
• Group discussions and workshops
• Case studies
• Video presentation
• Study visits

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application must be in the standard application forms to be obtained from the official representatives, (Embassies / High Commissions etc.) of the Malaysian Government in the respective countries. Every duly filled application must be endorsed by the respective candidate’s government and submitted to the Malaysian Government representative in the country in which the applicant has his / her permanent home. Applications which are not endorsed by the respective governments and / or submitted directly to the CCM will not be entertained. However, a copy of the endorsed applications form can be sent by post or by fax directly to the College for our reference. All applicants will be informed as soon as the selection process is completed. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Each application must contain the following:

i.  Official Application Form (Appendix 1) (184 kb)

ii. Passport size photograph (4 copies)

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