Systematic Review of Member's Participation in the Co-operative Governance: What has been Studied

Co-operatives are seen as an essential economic platform for supporting development programs, and its viability is depending on members' active participation in co-operative governance. Since member governance fundamental to the organization's survival, it necessary review synthesize studies from last ten years order enhance our understanding of components Following “PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses)” technique, a comprehensive search Scopus Web Science databases discovered 13 relevant papers that match study objectives. An examination articles revealed two major aspects: "supporter" who attends general meetings "believer" serves board or committee, with these themes forming total seven sub-themes. This contributes significantly by providing overview research trend terms cooperative Second, elements have been studied highlighted this systematic review. The findings majority focused mainly annual ("supporter"), indicating members serving still inadequate. Some recommendations future provided examine other participation, particularly their members.