Factors Influencing Members’ Perceptions of Success in Agricultural Cooperatives in Cambodia: A Case Study in Tram Kak District, Takeo Province

Abstract

Without members’ satisfaction, agricultural cooperatives would not be successful or sustainable. This study aims to determine members’ satisfaction regarding the degree of success in agricultural cooperatives and the relationship with members’ socioeconomic factors. This study should contribute to identify appropriate policies for maintaining and improving agricultural cooperatives in Cambodia. The results show that providing more training could increase the perception of success regarding economic benefits, livestock technical improvements, and marketing information. Furthermore, providing rice bank services could increase the perception of success regarding economic benefits, livestock technical improvements, credit access, and satisfaction with services. Moreover, helping increase the paddy yield could result in greater satisfaction among members with the services provided.

Key words: agricultural cooperatives, perception of success, multiple linear regressions