Decree No. 8.163 creating the National Support Programme to Social Associations and Cooperatives (Pronacoop Social). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Financial agricultural measures Cooperative/producer organization Less favoured areas Special fund Subsidy/incentive Institution Policy/planning Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 9 articles, creates the National Support Programme to Social Associations and Cooperatives (Pronacoop Social). This National Programme aims at planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring any action oriented to agricultural development of social cooperatives and solidarity socio-economic entrepreneurship. Pronacoop Social will be developed by the National Government in partnership with local States, Federal Districts, Municipalities, private initiative and disadva Full text Portuguese Website www4.planalto.gov.br