We like to share the remarkable success story of Mukaturi Primary Dairy Cooperative, which successfully merged with nine other cooperatives, each with limited capital. This merger is a powerful testament to how collaboration, strategic planning, and resource pooling can overcome significant financial disparities and create a more sustainable and prosperous cooperative entity.
Mukaturi, one of the largest cooperatives in the region, had a strong financial foundation with 10,000,000 ETB in capital. While this financial strength was a huge asset, it also posed a challenge in convincing Mukaturi's members to merge with smaller cooperatives that had limited or no capital at all. The members of Mukaturi were understandably cautious about merging with cooperatives that were financially weaker, but through extensive discussions and time, they were convinced of the long-term benefits of collaboration.
After overcoming these challenges, the merger came to fruition, and the new entity was named Kabe Arbo Primary Dairy Cooperative. This newly formed cooperative now collects an impressive 19,500 liters of milk per day, an increase from Mukaturi’s initial 7,500 liters. The valuable resources contributed by Mukaturi, including capital, assets, and operational experience, have made Kabe Arbo a financially strong and economically powerful cooperative.
This success story underscores the importance of resource sharing and strategic collaboration. Mukaturi's capital and infrastructure provided a solid foundation for the merged cooperative, allowing it to scale production, improve market access, and enhance its financial stability. The impact of this merger is already evident, and the new cooperative is well-positioned to thrive in the dairy industry.
