{"id":1808,"date":"2023-10-16T00:57:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T00:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qaori.coop\/?page_id=1808"},"modified":"2023-12-18T08:28:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T01:28:54","slug":"philosophy-and-values","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qaori.coop\/en\/philosophy-and-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Philosophy and Values"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1808\" class=\"elementor elementor-1808\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3db461 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b3db461\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71825c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71825c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Philosophy and Values<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c402e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12c402e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22009bbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22009bbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Philosophy and Values of the Qaori Cooperative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Qaori Cooperative is a social enterprise that follows the principles of the Sufficient Economy of King Rama IX and the Social Enterprise Promotion Act 2019. We are committed to creating a more just and equitable society through sustainable economic development and social impact.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Sufficient Economy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sufficient Economy is a philosophy of economic development that emphasizes moderation, sustainability, and self-reliance. It is based on the principles of:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moderation:<\/strong> Living a simple life and avoiding excessive consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong> Using resources wisely and protecting the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-reliance:<\/strong> Building strong communities and reducing reliance on external assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Social Enterprise Promotion Act 2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Social Enterprise Promotion Act 2019 is a law that promotes the development of social enterprises in Thailand. Social enterprises are businesses that are primarily focused on social impact rather than profit maximization.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Qaori Cooperative Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Qaori Cooperative is guided by the following values:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-help and self-responsibility:<\/strong> We believe that people have the power to improve their lives and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Democracy and equality:<\/strong> We believe in democratic decision-making and equal opportunities for all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equity and solidarity:<\/strong> We are committed to creating a more just and equitable society for all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong> We believe in using resources wisely and protecting the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social impact:<\/strong> We are committed to making a positive impact on society through our work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How We Put Our Values into Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Qaori Cooperative puts our values into practice in several ways. For example, we:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Provide our members with access to affordable and high-quality goods and services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Create jobs and opportunities for people in our communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Support the development of sustainable agriculture and businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Promote education and training to empower our members and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partner with other social enterprises and organizations to create a more just and equitable society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Partner Networks<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0Our first partner network is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/qaori.coop\/prosumer-economy-network\">Prosumer Economy Network<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">The prosumer economy is a macroscale circular economy with positive ecological and social impact. It is an ecosystem of producers and prosumers, who have synergistic and circular relationships with deepened circular supply chains\/networks, where leakage of wealth out of the system is minimized.\u00a0For more information see the <a href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/1903.07615.pdf\">White Paper.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/turetimekonomisi.org\/\">Prosumer Economy Society<\/a>, we aim to bring together communities that operate in accordance with the fundamental principles of the Prosumer Economy, with an ecological and fair business model, to collaborate and promote social awareness.\u00a0Join Qaori.coop, Good4Trust.org, and others by mailing to <a href=\"mailto:ba*****@**************si.org\" data-original-string=\"MDCTmeftSARsY0deJRkabg==036UzgB874ERyMrlSFBX1lnZGv1C0isv1fuJt3Ev8C5374=\" title=\"This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. 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To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.'>ba<span class=\"apbct-blur\">*****<\/span>@<span class=\"apbct-blur\">**************<\/span>si.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>Qaori adheres to the four principal precepts of Prosumer Economy:<\/h5>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">(1) Embrace the Golden Rule in all service\/product production, distribution, marketing, and operational processes<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">(2) Implements and\/or promotes socially fair and ecological production methods<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">(3) Strives for the circularization of supply chains and internalized exchange within the community<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">(4) Is governed in a local and democratic manner.<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60846f2c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60846f2c\" 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We are committed to creating a more just and equitable society through sustainable economic development and social impact. 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