President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will take part in the general meeting of representatives of members of the Belarusian Republican Union of Consumer Societies.
At the end of 2023, the total volume of activity in the Belkoopsoyuz system amounted to Br3.5 billion (65% is formed by the trade industry). The consumer cooperation system unites 258 thousand shareholders and serves 3.2 million people, or 35% of the country's population.
Belkoopsoyuz organizations actively work in such areas as trade and public catering. Moreover, special emphasis is placed on rural areas.
An important area is the procurement industry, creating conditions so that the population can donate surplus grown and harvested products. 759 receiving and procurement points are involved in the procurement of agricultural products and raw materials. More than 30 types of agricultural products and raw materials are purchased, their subsequent processing and sales are organized. The volume of purchases of agricultural products and raw materials for 2023 exceeded Br500 million.
Belkoopsoyuz contributes to ensuring the country's food security by stockpiling vegetables and potatoes for the off-season.
In general, consumer cooperation organizations provide more than 60 types of services to the population: market services, catering, clothing repair, livestock slaughter, transport services, repair and maintenance of vehicles, car wash services, and driving schools.
In addition to traditional areas, Belkoopsoyuz has preserved the fur farming industry and is a monopolist in this area in Belarus. At the same time, consumer cooperation is not just a supplier of raw materials, but also provides a complete closed production cycle. GNL's own design center is engaged in sewing finished fur products, including custom orders.
Belkoopsoyuz also has its own educational complex. A single cluster has been created where all types of educational programs are implemented - from professional training of workers to the training of highly qualified scientists. The Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperation operates in Gomel with two branches in Minsk and Mogilev, as well as four colleges (Baranovichi, Molodechno, Gomel, Grodno).
Source: Belta.by
