What We Do
Regulating, promoting, and strengthening cooperatives across Liberia
CORE FUNCTIONS
How CDA Supports Cooperatives
Organize
CDA facilitates the formation of grassroots cooperatives, helping communities organize around shared economic goals and structure themselves for long-term sustainability.
Register & Regulate
We register, certify, and regulate cooperative societies nationwide, ensuring compliance with Liberia's cooperative laws and standards.
Train & Support
CDA provides training and technical assistance to cooperative leaders and members, building governance, financial management, and business skills.
Resolve Disputes
We mediate and resolve disputes among cooperatives and their members, helping maintain trust, accountability, and long-term stability within the sector.
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
Programs Making an Impact
P4P Initiative
Connecting cooperatives to structured markets and reliable buyers, helping members earn fairer, more consistent returns on their produce.
Tree Crop Rehabilitation
Supporting cooperatives to restore aging or neglected tree crop farms, improving yields and rebuilding long-term income for rural communities.
Micro-Loans Facilitation
Linking cooperative members with small-scale financing options, making it easier to invest in tools, inputs, and growing their businesses.
Leadership & Skills Training
Delivering ongoing training in governance, financial management, and business skills to strengthen cooperative leaders and members alike.
What Is A Cooperative?
Understanding Cooperatives
A cooperative is a voluntary association of individuals who come together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise.
Voluntary & Open Membership
Democratic Member Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy & Independence
Concern for Community
