As part of ACCORD's commitment to the development of the co-operative sector, a new research project commenced in June 2004. The project - Critical Success Factors in the Formation of Co-operatives in NSW (2000-2003), will analyse the qualitative reasons and events leading to the development of new co-operatives in NSW over the last three years. The research aims to identify why individuals and groups chose the co-ops form and what obstacles were dealt with in the developmental phases of the co-op.

For further information regarding this research please contact Dr Branka Krivokapic at ACCORD, Charles Sturt University Bathurst on 02-63384428, or email bkrivokapic@csu.edu.au