1. HRD as a Tool for Good Governance in Cooperatives
Presentation by
Dr. Bhagwati Prasad
Ex-CE/NCUI and
Vice Chairman
Cooperative House Building and Finance Corporation Ltd,
India
During ICA AP HRD Committee Meeting & Seminar in Kobe, Japan,
27th Nov.2012

2. Overview of Presentation
1) Definition of Governance,
2) Good Governance,
3) Principles of Good Governance,
4) Cooperative Governance,
5) Human Resource Development,
6) HRD in cooperatives,
7) HRD efforts for ensuring Good
Governance in cooperatives,

3. Definition of Governance
As per the Report of the Commission on Global Governance "Our Global Neighbourhood” (1995) governance is defined as:
The sum of the many ways individuals and institutions,
public and private, manage their common affairs. It is a continuing process through which conflicting or diverse interests may be accommodated and co-operative action may be taken. It includes formal institutions and regimes empowered to enforce compliance, as well as informal arrangements that people and institutions either have
agreed to or perceive to be in their interest.

4. The concept of good governance emerged mainly
“Good governance” is a normative conception of the
values according to which the act of governance is
realized, and the method by which groups of social
actors interact in a certain social context.
The concept of good governance emerged mainly
because practices of bad governance, characterized
by corruption, unaccountable governments and lack
of respect for human rights, had become
increasingly dangerous, and the need to intervene in
such cases had become urgent.

5. Principles of Good Governance 1. Participation, 2. Rule of law, 3
Principles of Good Governance 1.Participation, 2.Rule of law, 3.Transparency of decision-making or openness, 4.Accountability, 5.Predictability or coherence 6.Effectiveness

6. 1.Participation Refers to equal participation by all members of society as the key element of good governance, with everyone having a role in the process of decision-making.

7. . 2.Rule of Law- Good governance implies the rule of law maintained
through the impartiality and effectiveness of the
legal system. Rule of law also means the protection
of human rights (particularly those of minorities),
independent judiciary and impartial and incorruptible
law enforcement agencies. The rule of law involves
a variety of conditions, being strongly connected to
good administration of justice, good legal
framework, verified dispute mechanisms, equal
access to justice, and the independence of judiciary
workers (lawyers, judges).

8. 3. Transparency- Good governance is also based on the transparency of the decision-making process, which ensures that information is freely available and accessible to those involved or affected by the decisions taken. Transparency therefore means free access to information.

9. institutions, just as much as of the civil 4.
Accountability-
Accountability and responsibility (of the
institutions, just as much as of the civil
society) are key requirements of good
governance, with all of the participants in the
political and economic processes being
accountable for their decisions to each other.

10. 5. Predictability or coherence
Good Governance also refers to the decision
making conforming to the traditions, culture, rules,
regulations and practices of the community/society.
6. Effectiveness
Good Governance signifies at improving efficiency
by introducing innovative methods and skill up-
gradation in the system aiming at enhanced
effectiveness.

11. Cooperative Governance
Cooperative governance is concerned with the
way in which organizations are structured and
managed in pursuit of effective performance in
terms of achieving desired outcomes and
satisfying members.

12. Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development is the integrated
use of training, organization, and career
development efforts to improve individual, group
and organizational effectiveness. HRD develops
the key competencies that enable individuals in
organizations to perform current and future jobs
through planned learning activities. Groups within
organizations use HRD to initiate and manage
change. Also, HRD ensures a match between
individual and organizational needs.

13. HRD in Cooperatives Human Resource Development efforts are
required for the following stake holders in
cooperatives:
1. Members
2. Employees
3. Board of Directors

14. Human Recourse Development efforts for
ensuring Good Governance in cooperatives:
For members: Member Education
1) to make them aware about cooperative
philosophy, principles and values,
2) to enlighten them about the role and responsibilities
of being a member of cooperatives,
3) to motivate them for participation in the affairs of
cooperative, etc.

15. 1) Training and Development (TD), 2) Organization Development (OD),
For Employees:
1) Training and Development (TD),
2) Organization Development (OD),
3) Executive and supervisory/management
development, ,
4) professional skills training,

16. 4)
5)  technical/job training,
6) customer service training,
7) sales and marketing training,
8)  health and safety training,
9) Training in Public Relation, publicity and
communication, etc.

17. For Board of Management: 1) Understanding of vision, mission, objective and activities of the organization, 2) Cooperative Act, Rules, Bye-laws and other relevant laws, 3) How to conduct Board meetings?,

18. 4) Leadership Development Program,
5) Business Development Plan/Strategy,
6) Basics of Human Resource Management,
7) Basic financial management,
8) Budgeting and expenditure control, etc.

19. Conclusion
Thus with the help of HRD intervention at all levels i.e. members,BOD and employees; cooperatives may develop their capabilities and synergize their efforts for implementing principles of Good Governance in their enterprises more effectively.

20. THANKS