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Strengthening Cooperative Structure
The COVID-19 pandemic must be used as an opportunity to accelerate the development of cooperatives. Togetherness and mutual help, which have become the new norm, is a fertile place for cooperatives to develop.
Cooperatives have not yet become a pillar of the Indonesian economy, as their role and contribution to the national economy remain insignificant.
Cooperatives began to appear in Indonesia in the 19th century and July 12, 1947, was declared Indonesian Cooperative Day during the first national congress. However, the cooperatives have not yet made a significant contribution to the economy and in helping the people\'s economy, in line with the goals set by Mohammad Hatta, the father of Indonesian cooperatives.