Preserving the Past, Enriching the Future: Cooperatives and Cultural Heritage

Thesis Abstract

This research project aims to examine the role of cooperatives in preserving and promoting cultural heritage, traditions, and indigenous knowledge within local communities. The study will investigate how cooperatives engage in cultural preservation activities, such as traditional crafts, folklore, and language revitalization, while fostering sustainable economic development and community well-being. By analyzing case studies of cooperative initiatives in cultural preservation, the research seeks to identify best practices and challenges in leveraging cooperative models for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of how cooperatives can serve as vehicles for the transmission of cultural traditions and the empowerment of cultural communities.