Journal of Co-operative Studies, 37(2), 16-56

Abstract

The introduction to this comprenhensive report provides an overview of financial participation, shared ownership and profit-sharing as well as the aims of the Confidence Project and the objectives of the report. The report aims to give a general picture of financial participation in co-operative enterprises, to raise awareness of aspects of financial participation, and to suggest ways in which participation can be operationalised. Legal and context-specific considerations are noted, the role of governments and others, and individual and collective dimensions. Part 2, provides more specific illustrations of Italian experiences and Italian legal system.