Service Cooperatives Research Articles

Youth service co-operatives: An experimentation in empowerment.

In this short piece, I reflect on some research I conducted with colleagues on young people, Youth Service Co-operatives (YSCs), and co-operative education which was originally published in the RECMA-Revue internationale de l’économie sociale. The research focused on the capacity of YSCs to foster young people’s empowerment. Here I share some of the findings of the study, using Ninacs’ rope metaphor, then discuss learning in youth co-operatives, and conclude with some reflections on the research experience and wider implications of the findings.

Analisis Peran Koperasi Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Anggotanya

The purpose of the study was to analyze how the role of Civil Service Cooperatives Medan city government in improving the welfare of its members. This research is in the form of descriptive qualitative research. Researchers conducted observations, notes, and interviews during the data collection process. From the results of the study shows that the cooperative civil servants (KPN) Medan City Government has a very large role in the welfare of its members. The benefits include the provision of ease of Business Financing assistance services, educational scholarships for family members and the provision of training/workshops to improve the ability of human resources (HR). And also advised to cooperatives should cooperatives always improve and maintain the efforts that have been made in improving the welfare of members who are members and always make improvements to the efforts that the target has not been achieved. cooperatives always remain guided by the principles, foundations, principles, and goals of cooperatives in improving the welfare of cooperative members.

State regulation of agricultural sector based on the example of cultivation of industrial crops in the Zhetisu region of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The goal is to study the mechanisms of state support for agricultural sector (using the example of industrial crops in the Zhetisu region), analyze the current state of agro-industrial production in the Republic of Kazakhstan, consider problems and ways of their solution. Methods – theoretical basis of the work consists of the works of foreign and domestic scientists; the analysis method assesses the development of agro-industrial complex of the Zhetisu region, regulation of the price level for industrial crops and food. Using the statistical method, conclusions on the current situation and prospects for their production. The modeling method made it possible to form effective model for managing agricultural sector. Results – problems associated with raw materials orientation of agricultural sector, incomplete utilization of production capacity, low level of introduction of innovative technologies and technical equipment slow down the pace of development of agricultural industry. Ways to solve these problems have been outlined: proposals aimed at improving the availability of financing for small businesses through investing in agricultural infrastructure and expanding the network of production and service cooperatives, increasing the efficiency of state support for agricultural economy of the Zhetisu region have been prepared. Conclusions – the main scientific principles obtained during the study can be used as information and analytical material for the development and implementation of effective policies for cultivation, processing and sale of industrial crops in the region. Natural and labor resources will allow the region to become self-sufficient in food supply. The main directions of modern state policy for regulating agricultural production are indicated: creating conditions for maintaining sustainable growth in demand for food products and raw materials; creation of infrastructure, system of wholesale and retail markets; support of price system that satisfies the population's demands for food.

Mechanism of influence of agricultural cooperation on the development of human capital of rural areas of Ukraine

The article is devoted to highlighting the impact of agricultural cooperation on the development of human capital in rural areas and substantiating the components and architectonics of the mechanism of this process. It is substantiated that one of the most promising forms of horizontal integration of small and medium-sized agricultural producers in Ukraine is cooperation, which is an objective necessity for the socio-economic development of both the agrarian sector of the economy and rural areas. It has been established that, depending on the species' activities, service cooperatives are divided into processing, procurement and sale, supply, service, and others, and the features of their tasks and functions in the process of economic activity are characterized. The efficiency of the functioning of agricultural service cooperatives in the European Union, aimed at improving management efficiency and protection from competition with monopoly structures in the processing and sale of agricultural products, is shown. The importance of developing agricultural service cooperatives to solve sales problems and increase energy efficiency in agriculture, particularly with the help of "green" energy cooperatives, is indicated. Attention is focused on the low quality of legal norms and the complexity of administrative and legal regulation of the activities of cooperatives, and the need for further support from the state and improvement of information support is determined. The groups of negative factors influencing the development of the agricultural service cooperative are generalized and disclosed, dividing them into three groups: State, economic, and organizational. A mechanism of influence of agricultural service cooperation on the formation and development of human capital in rural areas of Ukraine has been proposed. During the study, considering the negative factors influencing the development of the agricultural service cooperative, the architectonics of the mechanism of influence of agricultural service cooperation on the formation and development of human capital in rural areas of Ukraine, which can ensure the creation of economic, social, and environmental conditions for the formation and development of human capital in rural areas, was presented and substantiated. Keywords: agricultural cooperation, service cooperation, human resources, rural areas, development mechanisms.

Pelatihan Kepatuhan Koperasi Terhadap Penyelenggaraan Pengembangan dan Penguatan Sektor Keuangan

Law Number 4 of 2023 concerning the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Services Sector (UU PPSK) is the initiative of the Government and the DPR to advance public welfare by reforming the Indonesian financial sector. Compromises for Savings and Loans (KSP) and Savings and Loan Units (USP) operations are divided into closed loops where KSP and USP are supervised by the Ministry of Cooperatives and of course, internal cooperatives and opened loop for KSP and given a two-year transition period to become a Financial Services Cooperative supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This study recommends that the regulation and supervision of cooperative savings and loan business activities be more suitable for the Government on the grounds of the context of cooperative development, democracy, social inclusion, local culture, history, regulation, and taking into account lessons learned experiences of other countries in developing cooperatives. While the regulation and supervision of financial services businesses by cooperatives is more suitable to be supervised by the OJK on the grounds that financial service cooperatives can raise public funds and protect consumers who use financial services. The PPSK Bill contains a number of articles on technical matters that should be sufficiently regulated in the PP. The PPSK Bill needs to accommodate the voices and aspirations of the cooperative movement aimed at encouraging the growth of supporting institutions needed by KSP/USP and Financial Services Cooperatives. Methods Training is carried out using a participatory method that allows participants to interact directly with the trainers/instructors

Pengaruh Ukuran Koperasi Dan Jenis Koperasi Terhadap Kualitas Sistem Pengendalian Intern (Studi Kasus pada Koperasi di Kabupaten Tana Toraja)

This study aims to determine the effect of cooperative size and type of cooperative on the quality of the internal control system in cooperatives in Tana Toraja Regency. This type of research is quantitative research. The data analysis techniques used are: 1) Testing the quality of the data, namely the validity test and reliability test, 2) The classic assumption test consisting of the normality test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test, 3) Multiple linear regression analysis, 4) The coefficient of determination (), and 5) Test the hypothesis, namely the t test and F test. The results of this study indicate that: 1) the size of large cooperatives has a greater influence on the quality of the internal control system, namely 36.00, while the size of medium cooperatives has an effect of 32.81 and small cooperatives have an influence at 17.20. 2) consumer cooperatives have a greater influence on the quality of the internal control system that is equal to 27.61, while savings and loan cooperatives have an influence of 27.11 and service cooperatives have an influence of 15.54. and 3) Cooperative size and type of cooperative simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on quality internal control system, this is indicated by the significant value of the size of the cooperative (0.000) and the type of cooperative (0.046) <0.05.

DAMPAK PELATIHAN TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT MENGENAI PERAN DAN PENDIRIAN KOPERASI SYARIAH

Generally, economic inequality is found in rural areas. However, it can also occur in urban areas, such as in RW 08, Cibodas Village, Cibodas Subdistrict, Tangerang City, Banten. They generally experience difficulties in accessing the existing financial system. The requirements of financing institutions such as banks are difficult to fulfill because of their lack of skills and capital. Their lack of skills is due to their low level of education. As a result of low education, it is difficult to get a decent job and difficult to get financing from banks. The solution offered for some people like this is to be given training to find out the role of cooperatives including sharia cooperatives and the procedures for their establishment. This is because cooperatives are basically from, by and for members. The cooperatives referred to here can be savings and loan cooperatives, service cooperatives, trade and production cooperatives. By knowing the role and procedures for its establishment, it is hoped that difficulties in obtaining access to financing for the benefit of family and community economic development will find a way out. This training has proven to be able to increase community knowledge about the role of cooperatives and the procedures for their establishment

INTEGRATIVE PROCESSES IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

In the article, the study of the essence of agro-industrial integration was further developed. It is well-founded that the creation of integrated agricultural formations contributes to the achievement of a synergistic effect, however, excessive integration has negative socio-economic consequences: monopolization of the agricultural market, making it impossible to form competitive advantages of small commodity producers, reducing the need for labor, and therefore the threat of unemployment in the countryside, which emphasizes the need for anti-monopoly control and regulation of the economy by the state, as well as support for alternative forms of combining the efforts of agricultural producers, in particular, agricultural service cooperatives. The question of the formation of product sub-complexes within the agro-industrial complex was studied. The peculiarities of inter-branch integrated structures and components of the agrarian-industrial production cycle are considered. The positive consequences of the functioning of product verticals are highlighted. Scientific views on the role of the agrarian sphere in the economy through the prism of trends in the development of the world economy are determined. It is well-founded that the main criterion for determining the role of agro-industrial complex in the economy of rural areas is the employment level of the population. The role of the agricultural sector in the regions of Ukraine is analyzed based on the employment criterion. A mechanism for the development of the agro-industrial sector as the basis of the economy of rural areas is proposed, the implementation of which is based on integration, investment and innovation directions. It is substantiated that despite the diversification processes of the economy of these territorial entities, most of them have agro-industrial specialization, so their development depends on the changes taking place in the agricultural sector. But the inconsistency of the impact of European integration on the development of the agrarian sector causes an equally contradictory situation in the socio-economic development of rural areas, as it involves the uncertainty of external conditions for their functioning and the strengthening of interregional competition. All this requires a new theoretical assessment of the peculiarities of the functioning of the agricultural sector as the basis for the development of the economy of rural areas in the context of European integration processes.

Corporate Social Responsibility of Financial Cooperatives: A Multi-Level Analysis

Cooperatives, which have a dual mission that includes both business and social goals, are of particular interest for the study of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The aim of this study was to examine how cooperative directors influence the CSR strategies of their organization. We used a multi-level conceptual framework, consisting of micro, meso, and macro levels, to analyze qualitative data (20 interviews, observation of two board meetings and analysis of over 25 public documents) collected through a case study design that focused on the directors of three financial cooperatives operating under a large group of Canadian financial service cooperatives. Our study contributes first by building on prior studies that link CSR goals to the cooperatives’ dual mission and commitment to improving their community. We enrich prior findings by showing how directors play a crucial role in the enactment of the social dimension of CSR, but that conversely, cooperatives are vehicles for directors who want to contribute to the improvement of their community, thus creating a virtuous circle. Secondly, comparing bureaus operating in urban and rural areas allows us to show how the specificities of the community in which a cooperative evolves influence the approach of the directors towards the environmental dimension of CSR.

Peranan Lembaga Penunjang Terhadap Pengembangan Agribisnis Stroberi Di Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Timur

This study aims to determine the supporting institutions for strawberry agribusiness, and the role of supporting institutions in the development of strawberry agribusiness in Mooat Village and South Bongkudai Village, East Bolaang Mongondow Regency. This research was conducted from May to August 2022. This research method uses a survey method. The research locations are all areas that grow strawberries. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data were obtained from respondents, namely farmers and institutions that support the development of strawberry agribusiness, namely agribusiness supporting institutions. Secondary data was obtained from the government, sub-district office, mooat village office, and literature studies. The sampling method used is multistage random sampling. Data analysis used in this research is descriptive analysis. The results showed that agribusiness supporting institutions in East Bolaang Mongondow Regency included Bank BRI, Bank SulutGo, BNI, and BPR, Savings and Loans Cooperatives, Producers Cooperatives, Consumer Cooperatives, Service Cooperatives, Multi-Business Cooperatives. Research and Technology Institutions in the form of Agricultural Vocational Schools, and Universities. Fisheries and Forestry Extension Center (F2EC), Production Facilities Agency.

Development of Data Models on Cooperative Systems

The information system used by cooperatives is generally an accounting information system because it has transaction processes, ledgers, and processes various accounting reports such as balance sheets, cash flows, and profit and loss. The Patria Karya Bersama Cooperative is a cooperative entity engaged in the field of Service Cooperatives where the main service sector is in Tourism. At the present time the condition of the Patria Karya Bersama Cooperative is carrying out all semi-manual administrative processes because some of the data processing processes have utilized computers and data processing aids, but most of them still use handwriting. This study builds a data model that can later be used to build a cooperative system database. The method used for the development of the data model in this study is the Data Base Life Cycle (DBLC) method. The model has several stages of work and will also produce several data models. However, this article only describes the results of research that produces a data model in the form of an E-R Diagram. The use of this method has provided convenience, accuracy and compatibility between the data requirements needed according to the Cooperative Patria Karya Bersama business process. The data model in the form of an E-R diagram has been generated in this study. The data model design of the cooperative information system model resulted in ten entities. The design of the data model produced in this study will make it easier for database developers to build a comparative information system database.

Перспективи комплексного розвитку сільських територій

Abstract. Introduction. In the conditions of modern challenges and threats, ensuring the integrated development of rural areas, aimed at creating jobs, improving infrastructure and living conditions of the rural population, is a strategic goal under the conditions of partnership of community members, businesses and local government bodies. Comprehensive development of rural areas aimed at stable development of agricultural production, improvement of living and working conditions of the rural population, preservation of the natural environment is a major component in the development of the agricultural sector of the country's economy. Purpose. Formulated and substantiated scientific provisions, conclusions and practical recommendations are the basis of increasing the effectiveness of the functioning of rural territorial communities based on the complexity of economic, social, ecological and institutional development. Results. It was determined that the comprehensive development of rural areas is a process of stable functioning of rural territorial communities through ensuring the effective development of economic, social, ecological, settlement components based on the use of local resources (labor, land, water, forest, mineral, etc.). It was established that the main directions of ensuring the development of rural areas are the development of agricultural production, the organization of enterprises for the processing of agricultural products and local raw materials, and the production of food products, biofuel, building materials, etc. Agricultural service cooperatives should become important elements of the rural economy. Indicators of the effectiveness of integrated development of rural areas can be: increase in the efficiency of agricultural production; diversification of the rural economy; food security of the country; natural growth of the rural population; raising the level and quality of life in the countryside; improvement of soil fertility and ecological situation in rural territorial communities. Conclusions. The basis of the comprehensive multifunctional development of rural areas is the diversification and modernization of the rural economy, the development of non-agricultural activities that will qualitatively change the rural environment, expand the scope of employment as the main condition for the establishment of youth in the countryside and the preservation of the labor potential of rural territorial communities.

Активізація бізнес-процесів із залучення інвестицій на розвиток сільських територій України

Abstract. Introduction. The article examines the dominant factors of activation of business processes for attracting investments for the development of rural areas of Ukraine. It is substantiated that active business processes for attracting investments for the formation of the optimal level of functional potential of the economic system in rural areas have a logical relationship with the global socio-economic policy of European states and in the modern context of economic development, dependent on the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the internal and outer space. Results. The typology of business processes for attracting investments into the economic system of rural areas has been determined. The system-forming values of the corporate sector in the integrated formation of active business processes for attracting investments for the development of rural ar-eas are presented. The method of calculating the integral indicator, which embodies the functional potential of the development of rural areas, taking into account its cost-resource, marketing, fi-nancial and investment components, as well as the index of the opportunities of the cooperative sector to attract investments on the market, is presented. The network of service cooperatives of rural areas was analyzed by types and areas of activity, as well as the amount of budgetary in-vestment in rural areas of Ukraine. From the standpoint of the process approach, an indicative assessment of the level of the functional development potential of rural areas based on indexes of productive, business, investment, and foreign economic activity of the subjects of cooperative management is proposed. Conclusions. The growth of the dominant factors for the activation of business processes for attracting invest-ments for the development of rural areas of a new type is aimed at increasing the amount of in-vestment resources and balancing the stimulators and destimulators of the security of functional potential with the corresponding social responsibility of the subjects of cooperative management.

Analisis Persepsi Nasabah BMT Maslahah Capem Gending Dalam Pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro

This research was conducted to find out how the customer's perception of BMT in empowering micro-enterprises and the potential possessed by businesses that have financing in Baitul mal wa tamwil (BMT) for development in their economic activities in order to provide positive, prosperous and of course more Independent things.This research is a qualitative research using a descriptive study. The data of this research is teken from primary data, namely customer perceptions and secondary statements that can be trusted. Data collection techniques in the form of interviews (interviews), observation and documentation with the parties involved as well as information from books, articles, journals and theses.The results showed that the Baitul mal wa tamwil (BMT) capem Gending has an important role in empowering micro-enterprise, namely in term of financing provided in accordance with the Shari'a and work operasional contracts in service cooperatives where students make members feel satisfied and the requirements are easy, unlike other institutions. other finance BMT assists in the development of micro enterprises for customer.

Theoretical principles and practical approaches to the relations regulation between the participants of the meat supply chain

The article is studies theoretical principles and practical approaches to the settlement of relations between the food chain participants in the meat market. The issues of formation and transformation of food chains are currently one of the most discussed and studied by foreign and domestic scientists. It is substantiated that the share of direct producers of beef and pork has a negative dynamics of reduction and fluctuates within 30-40% in the fnal price formation. The share of producers in the retail price of poultry meat is much higher (47.1-59.5%) due to vertical integration and a closed production cycle. It is proved that the inconsistency of economic relations between the participants of the "production - processing - trade - the meat market consumer" chain affects both the supply of meat processing plants with raw materials and the formation of prices that would satisfy all the participants and results in unsatisfactory price situation for meat. Generalization of theoretical, methodological and practical principles of the "production-processing-trade-consumption" food chain, analysis and evaluation of the role of each of the links and studying the international experience gives grounds for identifying a number of areas in regulation of the relations and predetermine the increase the producer share in the chain through concluding fair and effective agreements between meat market participants; creation of agricultural service cooperatives and other associations of producers; establishment and running a network of wholesale markets for agricultural products; support for the creation and development of short supply chains; development of innovative logistics approaches and methods based on modern digital technologies. It is established that the relations between the participants of the chain "production-processing-trademeat market consumption" should be based on the principles of trust, justice, mutual respect, corporate social responsibility. It is substantiated that changes in consumer demands for food, including meat, increased competition, changes in government regulation, technological advances, increased emphasis on efficiency and sustainability, food safety affect changes in business and competitiveness strategies, which ultimately cause transformations in food chains in the form of new and innovative logistics approaches and methods. Key words: meat market, food chain, price, relationship settlement, innovative logistics approaches.

Accounting for transactions costs of agricultural producers in the shadow economy

Purpose. The purpose of the study – to explain the features of disclosure of transaction costs in the accounting of agricultural enterprises, taking into account the peculiarities of the shadow economy; to identify the main factors that lead to transaction costs and make suggestions for improving their accounting. 
 Methodology / approach. The main methods used in this study are: statistical analysis to assess the dynamics and cost structure of agricultural enterprises; graphical and analytical methods used to determine the level of the shadow economy; theoretical generalization and comparison, induction and deduction are used to reveal the content of transaction costs and their values for agricultural producers; the current state and trends of the shadow economy in Ukraine in general and in the agricultural sector in particular are assessed through synthesis and economic analysis.
 Results. The role of transaction costs as an institutional economic category in the activities of agricultural producers and their impact on the growth of shadow economic processes in agribusiness is studied. The article shows that the share of transaction costs of agricultural enterprises is significant, and this reduces the efficiency of these enterprises. About 8 mln ha of agricultural land are used unofficially, which is about 25 % of all cultivated agricultural land in Ukraine. The classification of factors that contribute to the development of the shadow economy in Ukraine, in particular, the shadow agricultural market, and increase the transaction costs of agricultural producers has been improved. The factors of occurrence of transaction costs and flaws of their coverage by the accounting are investigated, recommendations on their reflection in the accounting are given. The possibilities of reducing the level of transaction costs are substantiated, in particular, due to their more correct accounting, the implementation of information systems and the formation of marketing service cooperatives.
 Originality / scientific novelty. The transaction costs of agricultural enterprises were further studied. For the first time, the relationship between the main problems of agricultural producers, transaction costs that arise and accounting sub-accounts, which will allow more accurate accounting of these costs, is schematically presented. Our own vision is proposed to identify the transaction costs of agricultural producers under the influence of non-institutional economic theory, their reflection in the methodology of accounting and their minimization through actions of formal and informal accounting institutions.
 Practical value / implications. The results of the study can be used in business operations of agricultural producers, in particular, the peculiarities of accounting for transaction costs are recommended to be taken into consideration when forming the accounting policy of the entity and also judgment of a professional accountant to be considered. It is also recommended to introduce accounting engineering, ie the format of joint management actions.

Accounting for transactions costs of agricultural producers in the shadow economy

Purpose. The purpose of the study – to explain the features of disclosure of transaction costs in the accounting of agricultural enterprises, taking into account the peculiarities of the shadow economy; to identify the main factors that lead to transaction costs and make suggestions for improving their accounting. 
 Methodology / approach. The main methods used in this study are: statistical analysis to assess the dynamics and cost structure of agricultural enterprises; graphical and analytical methods used to determine the level of the shadow economy; theoretical generalization and comparison, induction and deduction are used to reveal the content of transaction costs and their values for agricultural producers; the current state and trends of the shadow economy in Ukraine in general and in the agricultural sector in particular are assessed through synthesis and economic analysis.
 Results. The role of transaction costs as an institutional economic category in the activities of agricultural producers and their impact on the growth of shadow economic processes in agribusiness is studied. The article shows that the share of transaction costs of agricultural enterprises is significant, and this reduces the efficiency of these enterprises. About 8 mln ha of agricultural land are used unofficially, which is about 25 % of all cultivated agricultural land in Ukraine. The classification of factors that contribute to the development of the shadow economy in Ukraine, in particular, the shadow agricultural market, and increase the transaction costs of agricultural producers has been improved. The factors of occurrence of transaction costs and flaws of their coverage by the accounting are investigated, recommendations on their reflection in the accounting are given. The possibilities of reducing the level of transaction costs are substantiated, in particular, due to their more correct accounting, the implementation of information systems and the formation of marketing service cooperatives.
 Originality / scientific novelty. The transaction costs of agricultural enterprises were further studied. For the first time, the relationship between the main problems of agricultural producers, transaction costs that arise and accounting sub-accounts, which will allow more accurate accounting of these costs, is schematically presented. Our own vision is proposed to identify the transaction costs of agricultural producers under the influence of non-institutional economic theory, their reflection in the methodology of accounting and their minimization through actions of formal and informal accounting institutions.
 Practical value / implications. The results of the study can be used in business operations of agricultural producers, in particular, the peculiarities of accounting for transaction costs are recommended to be taken into consideration when forming the accounting policy of the entity and also judgment of a professional accountant to be considered. It is also recommended to introduce accounting engineering, ie the format of joint management actions.

Peculiarities of the institution of membership in non-entrepreneurial societies

The article is devoted to the theoretical and legal analysis of the peculiarities of the institution of membership in non-entrepreneurial societies as legal entities of the corporate type. The author of the article analyzed the concepts of understanding the essence of membership relations in non-entrepreneurial societies, and also outlined the proposition that the heterogeneity of the legal nature of non-entrepreneurial societies has an impact on the specificity of membership rights. It is argued that membership, from the point of view of analyzing the content of the legal relationship between a non-entrepreneurial association and its members, has its own characteristics in comparison with the relations of participation in entrepreneurial associations. This feature is manifested in the lack of interest of the company member to increase his property assets by contributing them to the company. The nature of the benefit as a result of membership in a non-entrepreneurial society is different - receiving some benefits of a special nature arising from cultural, economic, social, ecological, religious or other interests. Thus, a member of a non-entrepreneurial society does not receive as a result membership is more than what was invested in the form of a contribution when creating a non-entrepreneurial society or paying membership fees. In addition, membership in non-entrepreneurial societies is heterogeneous in its content, which is reflected in the list of rights that arise as a result of membership in various forms of non-entrepreneurial societies. Such heterogeneity is justified due to the various interests, in addition to profit, which can be guided by individuals joining members of one or another form of non-entrepreneurial society. Such interests, in the most general form, can be twofold: 1) interests of a non-property nature for obtaining non-property benefits, such as: religious, cultural, social, environmental, etc.; 2) interests of an economic nature, which are consumer interests and may have a property nature. For example, obtaining certain property benefits for personal consumption, which is characteristic of consumer societies, service cooperatives, etc. If in the first case the members of the society have non-property rights, then in the second case separate property rights may arise, related to their satisfaction of their consumer material needs. However, the article emphasizes that in both cases, membership in non-entrepreneurial societies does not determine a person's ability to receive as a result more than he invested. And this feature, despite the heterogeneity of membership, significantly distinguishes it from participation in business associations. The need to take into account the specifics of membership rights that exist in certain types of non-entrepreneurial societies when improving the relevant legislation in this area is emphasized.

РОЗВИТОК РЕГІОНАЛЬНИХ РИНКІВ ПРОДОВОЛЬСТВА В УМОВАХ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ

The article notes that the innovative development of the food market at the regional level is adequate, socio-economic development of the economy and is designed to meet the needs of the population in food with different income levels, improve quality of life and ensure food security. Ensuring the innovative development of the regional food market should be carried out with the active participation of the state in this process. The transition to a "digital economy" contributes to the realization of the synergistic effect of the main factors of production and intellectual capital. Improving the efficiency of logistics chains at the meso level, as well as mechanisms and tools for their development in regional food markets should be based on world best practices and should be laid down methods of analysis that optimize flow processes and assess the effectiveness of decisions. Service cooperatives will expand the number of suppliers of agricultural products and food, buyers of logistics services, as well as the ability to quickly choose them transforms supply chains in the supply network. Advisory services should be formed on the basis of higher education institutions, involving higher education institutions taking into account regional peculiarities. This will enable the creation of marketing centers for research of certain consumer sectors, development of a network of advertising agencies, transport infrastructure, permanent universal and specialized fairs, exhibitions, improvement of statistical system, use of innovative technologies, Internet technologies, e-commerce development, leasing funds, advisory funds. centers, support for insurance companies, etc. The mechanism of regional food market management includes the following elements: creating a favorable climate for entrepreneurs, organizational, methodological and financial support of the state, promotion of goods on regional and international markets, training of qualified personnel, innovation and other modern forms of trade. Ensuring the stable development of the food market and food security should be carried out by providing tax benefits, subsidies to food producers, compensation payments, stimulating the export of agricultural products, monitoring the rational use of land resources, etc. To ensure the effectiveness of the food market, a state innovation policy should be developed to ensure the functioning of regional food markets.

Agricultural Service Cooperatives in Ukraine: Institutional Development Drivers

The development of agricultural cooperation in Ukraine is one of the main vectors for rapid recovery of agricultural production after the Russian-Ukrainian war, increasing its competitiveness, ensuring sustainable development of rural areas, increasing employment and welfare of rural population. However, agricultural service cooperatives are not developed in Ukraine. The purpose of this study was to find the main drivers of agricultural service cooperatives’ development in Ukraine, to outline on this basis promising directions for development of agricultural policy in terms of stimulating their development as a counterweight to the dominance of agricultural holdings. It is proven that the main restraining factor in the development of agricultural service cooperatives in Ukraine is institutional memory of a peasant, which was formed during collectivization in Soviet times and which in modern conditions is associated with the concept of “cooperative”. This creates opposition from agricultural producers towards the national policy on the development of agricultural cooperatives, which meet international cooperative principles, and which have proven their advantages in increasing competitiveness of farmers on the example of developed countries of the world. It is emphasized that before changing formal institutions through legislation, it is necessary to form proper informal institutions that will strengthen, and not oppose, the introduction of formal ones. This paper is of practical importance for scientists and representatives of public administration in the field of forming strategic state and regional programs for agricultural development. Compliance of national policy measures according to the identified drivers of agricultural service cooperation’ development, requires further research.