Question

Which sectors saw widespread success of cooperatives in Denmark?

• A. Agriculture, dairying, consumer goods, insurance
• B. Technology, manufacturing, and tourism
• C. Real estate, finance, and healthcare
• D. Education, arts, and entertainment

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Agriculture, dairying, consumer goods, insurance

DENMARK

• The Dairy Farm & Co-operative Hub of Europe

Basic Facts

• Capital: Copenhagen

• Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)

Why is Denmark World-Renowned?

• Known as the “Dairy Farm of Europe”

• Famous for dairying and agricultural co-operation

• No formal Co-operative legislation – the movement grew voluntarily

• Birthplace & promoter of Single Purpose Societies

Called “Co-operative Denmark” due to widespread success in:

• Agriculture

• Dairying

• Consumer goods

• Bacon, Eggs

• Insurance

• Seen as the “Torchbearer of the Co-operative Movement” globally Because of the success of cooperatives in agriculture, dairying, consumer, bacon, egg, insurance etc. the country is also known as cooperative Denmark.

• Co-operatives in Denmark grew as a voluntary movement