Journal of Economics and Social Sciences
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Economics and Social Sciences (JESS)

Cooperative Strategy in Increasing the Competitiveness of MSMEs in the Digital Transformation Era

Yunesia Pramesthi (UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung)
Eni Susilowati (UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2026

Abstract

The development of digital technology has brought major changes to economic activities, especially in the micro, small, and medium enterprises sector which plays an important role in economic growth. Changes in market behavior and increased use of technology encourage the need for cooperative-based economic institutional strengthening strategies to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs. This research aims to analyze cooperative strategies in increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs in the era of digital transformation. The method used is a literature review by analyzing 20 scientific articles in 2022–2026 related to cooperatives, MSMEs, and economic digitalization. The results of the study show that operational digitalization, the use of e-commerce, the strengthening of information systems, and the increase in the capacity of human resources have a significant impact on increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs. Cooperatives play a role in providing access to financing, business assistance, and the integration of MSMEs into the digital ecosystem. The findings also show that collaboration between cooperatives and digital technology is able to expand the market and increase business efficiency.

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jess

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Materials Science & Nanotechnology Social Sciences

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ournal of Economics and Social Sciences (JESS) is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (every June and December) by CV. Civiliza Publishing. Journal of Economics and Social Sciences (JESS) accepts original scientific papers that have never been published. The discussion in this journal ...