Moreover, cooperatives account for a significant share of GDP in many countries, and an especially high share of the agricultural and consumer sectors. Cooperatives are also one of the largest providers of financial intermediation to the poor, serving an estimated 78 million people globally who live on less than $2 per day.
此外，在许多国家，合作社在GDP中占有很大份额，尤其是在农业部门和消费者部门所占份额更大。同时，合作社也是最大的穷人金融中介服务提供者之一，帮助了全球大约78,000，000日生活费不足两美元的人。