THE POWER IN PARTNERSHIPS - ENHANCING DELIVERY AND BUILDING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
ENHANCING
THE CO-OPERATIVE SECTOR
The co-operative sector forms a critical component of the financial sector in Tobago . Undoubtedly , Tobago has some of the strongest and most vibrant co-operatives in Trinidad and Tobago today . This is an attribute we must harness and fully exploit as we seek to develop our island . A PNM led Administration will continue to create the enabling environment for strengthening the co-operative sector through :
• The provision of capacity building training in areas such as governance , delinquency control and financial reporting to co-operatives in Tobago
• The re-introduction of special programmes such as junior / school co-operatives in all schools to encourage young people to get involved in entrepreneurial activities .
• Encouraging co-operatives to assist their members to get involved in entrepreneurial activities
• The collaboration with the central government to ensure that any new legislation pertaining to the co-operative sector does not adversely affect co-operatives in Tobago
• The conduct of on-going research to understand the co-operative sector in Tobago and make recommendations to encourage improvements in the sector
• The encouragement and facilitation of individuals operating in key sectors in the Tobago economy to embrace the co-operative model
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