About DoCD
The Department of Cooperatives Development supports cooperative registration, compliance, and growth across The Gambia.
National Cooperative Authority
The Department of Cooperatives Development (DoCD) is the government agency responsible for registering, regulating, and developing cooperatives across The Gambia.
Through this digital platform, we connect citizens, cooperatives, and staff with transparent data, secure workflows, and modern service delivery.
Department of Cooperatives Development
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Food Security
Our Mission
To promote sustainable cooperative development through registration, regulation, and capacity building.
Our Vision
A vibrant cooperative sector contributing to national food security, employment, and economic resilience.
What We Deliver for The Gambia
Six pillars guiding cooperative sector development nationwide.
Registration
Register and maintain the national cooperative registry.
Regulation
Enforce cooperative laws, policies, and standards.
Capacity Building
Train cooperatives in governance and management.
Development
Promote cooperative enterprise and value chain growth.
Membership
Support inclusive membership and private individual programmes.
Monitoring
Collect data and publish sector insights.
How We Work
A collaborative model that puts cooperatives and citizens at the centre.
Listen
Engage cooperatives and stakeholders to understand sector needs.
Regulate
Apply fair, consistent standards that protect members and the public.
Enable
Provide digital tools, training, and programmes for sustainable growth.
Report
Publish transparent data and insights for national development planning.
Organizational Units
Specialist teams working together for the cooperative sector.
Admin & Finance
HR management and development
Agric Input Unit (AIU)
Agricultural Input Unit
Cooperative Audit Unit
Responsible for cooperative audting and financial audting
Programs & Projects
Program and project management
Registration Unit
For handling and coordinating cooperative registrations
Research and Development (R & D)
R & D
Core Values
The values that guide every interaction and decision.
Inclusivity
Ensuring all communities can benefit from cooperative development.
Transparency
Open data, public reporting, and accountable governance.
Innovation
Digital tools and modern approaches to sector growth.
Partnership
Collaboration with government, NGOs, and cooperatives.
Ready to Connect?
Whether you represent a cooperative, a partner organisation, or the public — we're here to help.