India, after embarking on economic reforms, was in search of revenue sources for huge developmental expenditure and reduce deficits. It brough 'service tax' in year 1994 and in since than, it became important source of revenue that has given impetus to fiscal discipline, robust economic growth...

The word poverty it self is subjective and refers to some sort of deficiency of resources. It is relative word, however it has been defined by many experts and institutes differently. Every society is fighting against poverty by using various means. Cooperative organisation is one of the...

This paper propose on the basis of empirical study of Indian climate, culture, society and market requirements to create women cooperatives managed by women professionals for growing, processing and marketing plants of medicinal and nutritional value, that take care of individual health and...

The HIV/AIDS is one of the greatest killers of human beings on earth. There is no absolute reliable drug so far available that can cure the diseases. Controlling HIV/AID is an alternate best solution. In control measures, large number of stakeholders can play important role. The following...

The Research Paper "The Multilateral Trade Regime seen through a Global Public Goods Lens: New Insights on Old Problems" is prepared on reflections generated while a debate was held by gpgNet during July 2003. The conference was sponsored by UNDP, and global participants has given their wide...

Rapid globalisation (economically, financially, politically, socially and physically) is the order of the day. Limited resources and unlimited claimants. Limited resources and many to decide who will use resources? when? and how? Users scattered all over the world. They need to learn the best...

Cooperatives are considered shield of the weak. In cooperatives, members with limited mean pool their resources and efforts to achieve much, which otherwise they would not have achieved. Cooperatives are democratic organisation and definition of democracy given by Abraham Lincoln fits perfectly...

Co-operative business organizations have unique and distinctive ownership structure as well as management structure compared to other type of organizations like companies. Cooperative principles, cooperative law and local political environment drive the management structure. Ownerships rights in...

The Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institute (SRISTI), based in Ahmedabad, India, is a non-governmental organisation setup to strengthen the creativity of grassroots inventors, innovators and ecopreneurs engaged in conserving biodiversity and developing...