Cooperatives face tough economy

After being extended to the non-agricultural sector, the new forms of non-state work find obstacles for wholesale supply and in other areas.

The cooperative business forms are gaining a space in the Cuban economy despite the obstacles they find in a sphere that is still not very favourable for their development. A recent Business Fair analysed this experience, one of the novelties introduced by the economic reform undertaken by Cuba a bit over five years ago.

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