Description
Pere Boldú i Tilló. Cooperation and training
Book summary
This book offers a rigorous approach to the figure of Pere Boldú i Tilló, one of the most relevant leaders of Catalan agricultural cooperativism at the end of the 20th century. The work explores his career at the head of entities such as Copaga and the Cooperativa del Camp l'Arbequina, highlighting his commitment to the modernization of the sector, efficient management, and the training of members and boards. An essential portrait to understand the evolution of cooperativism in Catalonia.
What is it about?
The book traces the biography of Pere Boldú i Tilló (Arbeca, 1926 - Lleida, 2009), highlighting his key role in the transformation of Catalan agricultural cooperativism. The author details his contribution to the modernization of the poultry section of the Provincial Poultry and Livestock Cooperative (Copaga) and his presidency of entities such as the Cooperativa del Camp l'Arbequina, the Association of Agricultural Cooperatives of the Terres de Lleida, and the Catalan Foundation for Cooperation. The work analyzes how Boldú combined the defense of democratic and cooperative values with efficient business management, and emphasizes his constant concern for the training of members and the governing bodies of cooperatives. The text also includes the recognitions received, such as the Medal of Catalan Agriculture and the Francesc Macià Medal.
Main topics
- Biography of Pere Boldú i Tilló, a Catalan cooperative leader.
- History of agricultural cooperativism in Catalonia during the 20th century.
- Modernization and business management in the cooperative sector.
- Training of members and boards of directors as a tool for progress.
- Commitment to democratic values and cooperation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is especially relevant for scholars of contemporary Catalan history, professionals and members of the cooperative world, researchers in social economy, and people interested in the development of the agricultural sector and its associative structures.
What this book provides
- A detailed portrait of a key figure in the modernization of Catalan agricultural cooperativism.
- Understanding of management and leadership dynamics within the cooperative sector.
- Historical and social context of cooperativism in the lands of Lleida and Catalonia.
- A reflection on the importance of training in the development of cooperatives.
Technical data sheet
- Author: PONS I ALTES, JOSEP MARIA
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: cat
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL HISTORY
- Collection: COOPERATIVISTES CATA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2013
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 218 g
Editorial review
A concise and well-documented work that offers a clear vision of Pere Boldú's contribution to Catalan cooperativism. Its focus on management and training makes it a highly interesting read not only for historians, but also for those looking for leadership models in the field of social economy. Its brevity makes it accessible without losing rigor.