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The Cooperative National Advisory Group (NAG) (pdf file, 104Kb) is a platform set up in the objective of promoting the development of cooperatives, strengthening cooperative support organisations, advocating for the cooperative business model as an alternative way of creating social and economic wealth, and enhancing visibility and recognition of the cooperative movement in Africa.
The NAG gathers representatives of the main cooperative organisations and is a key partner in addressing cooperative related issues, as well as in supporting cooperatives in mobilising technical and financial resources.
In managing the Challenge Fund, a grant facility of the ILO CoopAfrica programme www.ilo.org/coopafrica, the NAG identifies potential beneficiaries, provides advice and guidance in writing proposals, disseminates information in regards to Centres of Competence (CoC) etc...
Organisations listed here have been assessed and selected for their capacity and potential to deliver high quality business services to cooperatives. The National Advisory Group, with the support of ILO/CoopAfrica recognise and recommend these service providers as quality Centres of Competence (CoC) to be contracted as Implementing Partners.
Should they wish to contract with a CoC, individual cooperatives are advised to agree specific and clear terms of reference, to negotiate appropriate fees, and to monitor the quality of service provided carefully. The NAG can request feedback from individual cooperatives about the performance of any CoC they have contracted to provide services, in order that recommendations can be updated to fit practical experience.
As specified in the Application Form, the partnership between the CoC Service Provider and the Challenge Fund Applicant should be formalised through a Letter of Agreement to be signed between both parties and submitted with the proposal.
CoopAfrica is not responsible for the performance of individual CoCs.
Full List of CoC
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ETHIOPIA |
CoC Status |
Review |
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Ambo College, Department of Cooperatives Cooperative Academic Department |
Operational |
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| 2 |
Federal Cooperative Agency
National apex organisation for cooperative related issues |
Operational |
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| 3 |
Oromiya Coffee Union
Coffee cooperative Union
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Operational |
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| 4 |
Rochdale cooperative development consults Plc.
Consultancy firm in cooperative management development issues [Profile, pdf file ] |
In waiting |
Capacity and experience are to be strengthened to fully operate as CoC |
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UGANDA |
CoC Status |
Review |
| 1 |
Allied Certified Public Accountants
Consultancy firm providing financial auditing services |
Operational |
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| 2 |
Assess Africa Development Agency
Consultancy firm offering services on project management, policy analysis, research |
Operational |
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| 3 |
I-Network Uganda
Private company for knowledge sharing ICT in development.[Profile,pdf file, 35Kb ] |
Operational |
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| 4 |
KATUKA Development Trust Limited
Private company funded by NGOs developing agriculture advisory services to farmers (groups, associations and cooperatives) [Profile,pdf file,30Kb ] |
Operational |
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| 5 |
Karamoja Private Sector Development Promotion Centre (KPSDPC)
Private company promoting the development of VSL and Saccos |
Operational |
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| 6 |
Habitat For Humanity Uganda
NGO dealing with housing credit micro finance lending to low income families.[Profile, pdf file 31Kb ] |
Operational |
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| 7 |
Lango Organic Farming Promotion (LOFP)
NGO providing training on organic farming services to farmer groups and agricultural cooperatives |
Operational |
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| 8 |
Makerere University Business School Entrepreneurship Centre (MUBS-EC)
Academic higher education centre for business management [Profile,(pdf file, 32Kb) ] |
Operational |
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| 9 |
Mid North Private Sector Development Company Limited
Private company offering entrepreneurial and business development services [Profilepdf file, 32Kb]
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Operational |
, |
| 10 |
Nyakatonzi Cooperative Union Limited
Agricultural cooperative Union [Profile, pdf file 34Kb] |
Operational |
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| 11 |
Uganda Cooperative College (pdf file, 47Kb)
Cooperative academic college that provides higher education and training on cooperative development related issues [ Profile, pdf file, 47Kb] |
Operational |
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| 12 |
Uganda Crane Creameries Cooperative Union Ltd.
National Union of diary cooperatives [Profile pdf file, 30Kb ] |
Operational |
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| 13 |
Uganda National Farmers Federation
Member based apex organisation providing consultancy services in the agricultural sector
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Operational |
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| 14 |
Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited (UCSCU)
National apex organisation for Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs)
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Operational |
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RWANDA |
CoC Status |
Review |
| 1 |
Centre IWACU
Private company working in management and development [Profile, pdf file 46Kb ]
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Operational |
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| 2 |
Fédération Rwandaise des Coopératives des Théiculteurs (FERWACOTHE)
National tea cooperative federation Profile attached
[Profile, pdf file 36Kb] |
Operational |
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| 3 |
Fertilizers for Agricultural Intensification in Rwanda (FAIR)
NGO building capacity in the agricultural sector[Profile, pdf file 36Kb] |
Operational |
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International Business Center- Rwanda (IBC-Rwanda)
Private company providing innovative business expertise to development challenges[Profile, pdf file 36Kb] |
Operational |
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TRENDS-PRO Inc
Private company providing training in organizational development
[Profile, pdf file 36Kb] |
Operational |
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Umutara Dairy Marketing Cooperative Union (UDAMACO)
National Union of dairy cooperatives
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Operational |
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