Cooperative Societies Act (Cap. 47:02). Country/Territory Malawi Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate the law relating to the constitution and regulation of cooperative societies and for other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural development Cooperative/producer organization Registration Dispute settlement Non-governmental entity Contract/agreement Special fund Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act makes provision for the establishment and registration of cooperative societies and defines their functions and powers. It also concerns the resolution of disputes and the control of registered societies, establishes the National Cooperative Education Fund and provides with respect to cooperative unions and apex societies. Full text English Website www.malawilii.org References - Legislation Implemented by Cooperative Societies Regulations (Cap. 47:02). Legislation | Malawi | 2002 (2012) Keyword: Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Dispute settlement, Registration, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX