Cooperation in the Arab Countries: An Overview

Abstract

Cooperation is wide in scope in the Arab Region encompassing both the Al-Mahgreb and Al-Mashreq. In discussing the extent and general nature of cooperative movements in this diverse region that also shares many commonalities, countries of Africa, the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula will be assessed based on primary research experience coupled with personal contacts with leaders of cooperative movements in the Arab Region. It is found that cooperatives whether consumer, producer or agricultural cooperatives are viewed as a viable economic alternative for development.