Department of Cooperative Development (DoCD)

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Food Security
Cape Point, Bakau, The Gambia

Testimonials

Hear from DoCD staff, cooperatives, farmers, and partners about their experiences

"As an executive member, the leadership and governance training provided by the Department of Cooperative Development has greatly improved how we manage our cooperative. We now keep proper records, hold regular meetings, and operate with accountability"

Musa Camara , Cooperative Executive Member
Wellingara Yareh Cooperative Union
Individual
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"The trainings and field visits by DoCD staff helped me understand sustainable agriculture and my role as a cooperative member. I feel more confident participating in meetings and contributing to decisions that affect our cooperative"

Awa Jallow , Women Farmer, Lower River Region
Individual
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"Joining a registered cooperative has changed my farming life. With guidance from DoCD officers, I learned how cooperatives work and how to farm as a business. I now benefit from shared knowledge, group marketing, and stronger farmer representation."

Binta Jallow , President
Farefenni Tesito Cooperative
Farmer Video
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"Through sensitization meetings and field support provided by the Department of Cooperative Development, our members now better understand cooperative principles and sustainable farming practices. This has increased productivity and strengthened trust among farmers"

Central River Region Groundnut Growers Cooperative , Executive
Central River Region Groundnut Growers Cooperative
Cooperative
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"The support from DoCD has empowered our women members through capacity building on cooperative management and value addition. Today, our cooperative operates more transparently and generates sustainable income for our households"

Brikama Women Agro-Processing Cooperative , Cooperative Member
Brikama Women Agro-Processing Cooperative
Cooperative
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"Since registering and working closely with the Department of Cooperative Development, our cooperative has improved its governance and record-keeping. The regular trainings and supervision visits have strengthened unity among members and enabled us to access better farming inputs and market …"

Kuntaur Farmers Cooperative Society , President
Kuntaur Farmers Cooperative Society
Cooperative
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