The National Confederation of Cooperatives of Rwanda (NCCR) has embarked on capacity building of its members. Part of the training will be conducted by experts from the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).
NCCR Director, Augustine Gatabarwa, noted that the training is among benefits of Rwandan cooperatives inclusion to ICA, which approved the membership during a general meeting held from 14 to 18 November in Mexico’s Cancun city.
During a Press Conference, Gatabarwa waved a flag showing membership confirmation from the global cooperative alliance.
“Being a member of ICA will contribute a lot in growth of Rwandan cooperatives, with technical support of ICA which is also an independent, non-governmental organization that unites, represents and serves co-operatives worldwide,” he pointed out.
The director general of RCA Damien Mugabo urged representatives of cooperatives to urge their members to work harder since their contribution at the international cooperative was essential.
He also announced that the UN had dedicated next year for the growth of cooperatives worldwide and encouraged local cooperatives to be orderly and do away with corrupt members.
“We should utilize ICA resources, getting technical assistance for example, getting key contacts and information on best practices,” said Mugabo.
ICA started in 1895 to provide an effective global voice and forum for knowledge, expertise and coordinated action about co-operatives.
It consists of international and national co-operative organizations from all sectors of the economy including agriculture, banking, fisheries, health, housing, industry, insurance.
Currently, ICA has over 250 member organizations from 100 countries, representing approximately 1 billion individuals worldwide. In Africa, only 13 countries were represented in ICA and now, they are 15 including Rwanda.
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