Robb on Cooperation
About Alan Robb
Alan Robb is an independent consultant and commentator on financial accounting, cooperatives, corporate governance and business ethics.
He can be contacted by email or on 021 061 6867, and his some more of his writing can be found at www.alanrobb.coop.
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Why does Fonterra view the cooperative model as ‘less than ideal’?
In February 2007 I was invited to address the Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Council on the topic of Fonterra’s then forthcoming capital changes.
Cooperation or coop-etition?
I’ve just been reading of a most disturbing development between credit unions in Denver, Colorado. It is called “Bellco has balls! Forget the cooperative spirit, the gloves are off.”
Three secrets of success in New Zealand co-ops
Recently I was asked “What makes New Zealand co-ops successful?”
Taxi cooperatives abroad
With rising fuel costs, diminishing oil supplies and a growth of inner city living, it is becoming increasingly likely that public transport in general, and taxis in particular, will play a more important role in our lives.
Continuing professional development
As professionals, cooperative managers and directors have a responsibility to keep themselves up to date with developments in the sector.
‘Sector neutral’ standards? Phooey!
Financial reporting in New Zealand is currently being hampered by the belief of the Accounting Standards Review Board that accounting standards can and should be ‘sector-neutral’.
St Mary’s 1, Canterbury 0
This will be my last report from the University of Canterbury. It is very disappointing to have to announce that the postgraduate paper on cooperatives will not be offered in 2007, despite it having been popular with students since it began six years ago.
