This training module was developed to orient farmers on the history of Cooperatives in Uganda and how they have developed into major Agribusiness players on the value chain. This module prepares the farmers for the other technical modules and at completion the participants will be able to;
- Understand how cooperatives started
- Understand what cooperatives stand for
- Be able to conduct business within the cooperatives definition
Module Outlines
- History of Cooperatives
- Defining Cooperatives
- Philosophy of Cooperatives
- Why form a Cooperatives?
- Benefits of Cooperatives
- The Pillars of a Cooperative
- Types of Cooperatives
- Key steps in formation
- Key success factors
