Resolution on approval of fhe programme for the development of agricultural cooperative societies (No. 394). Country/Territory Lithuania Document type Miscellaneous Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Cooperative/producer organization Agricultural development Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Resolution concerns the approval of programmes for the development of agricultural cooperative societies. It aims to create a favourable infrastructure for farmers and other agricultural entities. The programme aims at the supporting of establishment of trade and services providing cooperatives and their unions. It includes the setting up of cooperative societies for primary processing of agricultural products and studies on the development, problems and prospects of agricultural entities, agricultural infrastructure, downstream industry and cooperative movement. The programme is financed by the Rural Development Fund and the Chamber of Agriculture. The Resolution is completed by an annex providing detailed provisions relating to the implementation of the programme. Full text English