Social capital as a factor of success in mexican cooperatives Case: Cooperativa "Las chiquihuitecas" producer of grana cochinilla

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to reflect the importance of social capital in the establishment and growth of cooperatives in Mexico, specifically the cooperative "Las Chiquihuitecas", producer of cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus Costa). The research method used was totally qualitative applying the documentary analysis and the interview in depth as an instrument for the collection of the information. As a result, it was obtained that social capital has been the key element in the formation and development of the cooperative.

Keywords

• social capital
• cooperative
• cochineal insect