Presented at: GSEF2016 Montreal

Organisation: Federation of People's Sustainable Development Cooperatives (FPSDC, SSE Organization), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Philippine Government (Government and public agencies)

Date: September 8, 2016

Presenter: Ms Christie Rowena Plantilla (Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Orlando Ravanera (Chairman)

Contacts: tetay_plantilla@yahoo.com, o_ravanera@cda.gov.ph

Summary: 

E-COOP TRADE (e-cooptrade.coop) is a cyber platform that serves as an alternative marketplace for sustainable products produced by cooperatives and communities in the Philippines. The platform is designed to mainstream sustainable community products with good stories to tell about People, Planet, Prosperity & Peace (4P’s) but hardly reach the market.

A handholding partnership between the Philippine Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), the Federation of Peoples’ Sustainable Development Cooperative (FPSDC), Red Root Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Redroot) and the cooperative communities has been formed for this initiative.  E-cooptrade aims to boost the cooperative movement’s competitiveness in an ever changing global market.   It promotes quality produce, local delicacies, organic products, ornaments, handicrafts, and so much more.

A unique innovation, e-cooptrade.coop attracts not only those who are always on-the-go and health-conscious individuals but also those who want to contribute in changing the world.  Buying thru the platform not only empowers local economies, encourages solidarity economy but also supports the kind of growth that closes inequities without impeding the rights of the future generations to live sustainably.