Department of Cooperative
Development (DoCD)
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Food Security
Cape Point, Bakau, The Gambia
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Testimonials

Hear from DoCD staff, cooperatives, private individuals, and partners about their experiences

All DoCD Staff Cooperatives Private Individuals Individuals Partners

"The trainings and field visits by DoCD staff helped me understand sustainable agriculture and my role as a cooperative member. I feel more confident participat…"

Awa Jallow Women Farmer, Lower River Region, Private Individual

"As an executive member, the leadership and governance training provided by the Department of Cooperative Development has greatly improved how we manage our coo…"

Musa Camara Cooperative Executive Member, Wellingara Yareh Cooperative Union

"Through sensitization meetings and field support provided by the Department of Cooperative Development, our members now better understand cooperative principle…"

Central River Region Groundnut Growers Cooperative Executive, Central River Region Groundnut Growers Cooperative

"The support from DoCD has empowered our women members through capacity building on cooperative management and value addition. Today, our cooperative operates m…"

Badari Sessame Processing Cooperative Cooperative Member, Brikama Women Agro-Processing Cooperative

"Since registering and working closely with the Department of Cooperative Development, our cooperative has improved its governance and record-keeping. The regul…"

Abuko Community Cooperative President, Kuntaur Farmers Cooperative Society

"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. …"

Binta Jallow President, Farefenni Tesito Cooperative