The Director General of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare of Zanjan Province, referring to the activities of the cooperatives in this province during the fourteenth government, announced that these cooperatives have succeeded in exporting 89 million and 360 thousand dollars. However, he pointed to the lack of specialized export companies in Zanjan and called for the establishment of such companies.
The Necessity of Establishing Specialized Companies
The Director General of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare of Zanjan Province stated that despite the existing successes in exports, the absence of specialized companies prevents cooperatives from effectively operating in international markets. He emphasized that to increase exports and improve product quality, establishing specialized export companies in the province is essential.
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Existing Challenges in the Cooperative Sector
The Director General of Cooperatives in Zanjan pointed to the challenges that cooperatives face in the path of exports. These challenges include lack of access to information about foreign markets, insufficient government support, and lack of necessary infrastructure for exporting products. He emphasized that to address these issues, inter-organizational cooperation and support for the cooperative sector are needed.
He also highlighted the importance of training and empowering cooperative members for success in international markets, stating: "Cooperatives must update themselves using new experiences and knowledge to be able to compete in competitive markets."
Suggestions for Improving Export Conditions
The Director General of Cooperatives in Zanjan further proposed suggestions to improve the export conditions of cooperatives. Among these suggestions are holding training courses for cooperative members in marketing and exports, creating cooperation networks among cooperatives, and forming specialized committees to identify target markets.
Given these points, it seems that establishing specialized export companies could be a key solution to strengthen the cooperative sector and enhance the export capabilities of cooperatives in Zanjan Province.
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