[๐— ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—–๐—– ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—น๐˜†] Cooperatives have long played a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and driving social development. The recently concluded MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center General Assembly, hosted at the SM Trade Hall 1, General Santos City, on May 11-13, underscored the importance of cooperative identity and member empowerment in building a cooperative characterized by equity and sustainability.