The Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) is conducting a cooperative clinic in Babati District, Manyara Region, to provide education to cooperative members and stakeholders. The clinic is part of the commission's "Protect Cooperatives, Choose Integrity" campaign, launched by the Minister for Agriculture in April. The campaign aims to promote a positive image of cooperatives in the country and address challenges affecting the sector. TCDC Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Ms Consolata Kiluma, said the clinic provides an opportunity for cooperative members to raise concerns and receive education on cooperative matters.
The "Protect Cooperatives, Choose Integrity" campaign was launched to address challenges that have affected the image of cooperatives despite the sector's long history in the country. Ms Kiluma said the campaign is necessary to promote a positive image of cooperatives and encourage people to join them. The commission is implementing the three-year campaign through cooperative clinics in different areas, allowing members and stakeholders to directly engage with the commission. This initiative aims to improve the economic wellbeing of cooperative members and promote integrity in the sector.
TCDC Head of Legal Services, Mr Oscar Ng'itu, said the commission will work with justice stakeholders, including the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), courts, and police, to help resolve various cooperative disputes. The commission will also work with the Ministry of Agriculture, which oversees cooperative societies in the country, as well as cooperative leaders, members, and the federation responsible for implementing cooperative activities. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing cooperative disputes and promoting integrity in the sector.
The Manyara Region has 117 cooperative societies, of which 96 are operational, contributing to efforts to improve the economic wellbeing of their members. Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies for Manyara Region, Mr Absalom Cheliga, urged residents to attend the clinic and benefit from the education provided. The clinic provides an opportunity for cooperative members and stakeholders to raise concerns and receive education on cooperative matters, promoting a better understanding of the sector and its benefits.
The cooperative clinic in Babati District is part of TCDC's efforts to provide education and resolve disputes in the sector. The commission is working to promote a positive image of cooperatives and encourage people to join them. By providing education and resolving disputes, TCDC aims to improve the economic wellbeing of cooperative members and promote integrity in the sector. The clinic is a significant step towards achieving these goals and promoting the growth of cooperatives in the region.
The "Protect Cooperatives, Choose Integrity" campaign is a three-year initiative aimed at promoting a positive image of cooperatives and addressing challenges affecting the sector. The campaign is being implemented through cooperative clinics in different areas, allowing members and stakeholders to directly engage with the commission. This initiative has the potential to improve the economic wellbeing of cooperative members and promote integrity in the sector, contributing to the growth and development of cooperatives in the country.
The TCDC's efforts to promote education and resolve disputes in the cooperative sector are crucial to its growth and development. By working with justice stakeholders and the Ministry of Agriculture, the commission is taking a comprehensive approach to addressing cooperative disputes and promoting integrity in the sector. The cooperative clinic in Babati District is a significant step towards achieving these goals and promoting the growth of cooperatives in the region, ultimately contributing to the economic wellbeing of cooperative members.
Key points
- TCDC conducts cooperative clinic in Babati District to educate members and resolve disputes
- The clinic is part of the commission's "Protect Cooperatives, Choose Integrity" campaign
- The Manyara Region has 117 cooperative societies, of which 96 are operational
