Factor Affecting Sustainable Development of Agricultural Marketing Cooperative in Gursum Wereda

The purpose of this study was to examine Factor affecting Sustainable Development of Agricultural cooperatives in Gursum Wereda. This study was employed both descriptive and explanatory research design. The study was used quantitative research approach. A self administered questionnaire instrument was use and distributed to individual members of agricultural marketing cooperative in Gursum Wereda. The study was used non probability convenience sampling design. The study was used 384 individual who regular members of agricultural marketing cooperative, who could provide relevant and reliable information. The study consists of one dependent and six independent variables. Dependent variable: sustainability of cooperative. Independent variables consist of Commitment factor, participation factor, Managerial factor, Communication factor, Structural factor, External factor. Using SPSS software version 26 for data analysis, descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation were used, as well as inferential statistics. According to the study’s result from internal factors participation factor, commitment and managerial factor the top most positive and significant affect that influence sustainability of agricultural cooperative in Gursum wereda. Structural and communication factor has positive effect but not statistically significant on sustainability of agricultural cooperatives. External factor also has positive and significant effect on sustainability. The study recommends encourage member participation in decision-making related to cooperative affairs. Encouraging member engagement calls for special protocols. Essentially, raising awareness among members through appropriate techniques by giving members access to cooperative education demonstrates a stronger dedication to the long-term viability of cooperatives. The study recommended emphasizing to support cooperatives facilitation of market access and infrastructural development to enhance sustainability of agricultural cooperative