Ambitious farmers (5)

We believe that working with professional farmer cooperatives is an investment in a stable, prosperous agri-sector, in the economy and in wider society. Ambitious organised farmers across the world want to develop, become entrepreneurs and business partners, add value and move up the supply chain. This has a positive impact on economic growth, poverty alleviation, inclusiveness, food and nutrition security, and climate resilience and mitigation.
 
We interviewed 9 ambitious farmers from Tanzania (5), Kenya (2) and Ethiopia (2)  to find out if their situations have changed since becoming members of a cooperative. Each week, you can read an interview.

Farmer 5: Joyce Mbembati from Tanzania

Empowering cocoa cooperatives through Strategic Business Planning Training

Written by Prince Essah, Cooperative advisor Ghana

The training on strategic business planning was held in Kumasi in Ghana at the True Vine Hotel from 17th July 2023 to 21st July 2023. The training was attended by 35 participants, from four primary cocoa cooperatives: Dedieso Cocoa Cooperative, Akyemansa Fine Flavour Cocoa Cooperative, Ofoase Cocoa Cooperative and New Edubiase Cocoa Cooperative.
The training was facilitated by Cooperative Advisor Jonas Laryea, with the support of Prince Sammy Essah and online Agripool expert Atze Schaap from The Netherlands.