Co-operative Societies Act (Chapter 42:04). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1989 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to replace the Co-operative Societies Act of 1962 and to provide for the appointment of a Commissioner for Co-operative Development to supervise the formation, registration and management of Co-operatives and to encourage Co-operative development. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Basic legislation Cooperative/producer organization Non-governmental entity Registration Inspection Dispute settlement Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract An Act to provide for cooperative development in Belize and the legal nature, structure, internal organization external relationships, etc. of cooperatives. Full text English Website www.laws.gov.bw References - Legislation Repeals Co-operative Societies Act. Legislation | Botswana | 1962 (1975) Keyword: Basic legislation, Cooperative/producer organization, Registration, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX