Advocacy

Advocating for cooperative-friendly policies and legislation at the local, national, and international levels. 

Providing education and training and research programs to help cooperative members and employees develop the skills and knowledge they need to operate successful businesses.

Creating networking opportunities for cooperative members to connect with each other and with potential partners, suppliers, and customers.

Facilitating trade missions and outreach activities to promote cooperative products and services in other markets.

Providing business development support, such as assistance with financing, marketing, and strategic planning.

To accept grants and donations from both local and international donors. 

To represent the cooperative sectors to various government agencies for the advancement of cooperative ideals, values and principles.