Cooperatives and Community Public Private Partnerships

29th January

2014

Unit

(Incorporating Collectively Owned Enterprises)

Dumisani Shongwe

09 November 2008

Coops and CPPP Unit Vision

In alignment and support of the overall Seda vision, the Coops and CPPP Unit aims: To provide leadership in the establishment and growth of viable, sustainable cooperatives and collectively owned enterprises in various sectors and to facilitate their successful participation in the first economy

Coops & CPPP Summary of Objectives

Coops and CPPP Objective 1

Mobilize communities in order to facilitate the development of collectively owned enterprises that lend themselves to partnerships, mainstream possibilities and value chain development in sectors such as Agro-processing, Community Tourism, Aqua Culture, Mining and Minerals and Trading and Auxiliary

Seda Strategic Objective 1 Enhance competitiveness and capabilities of small enterprises through coordinated services, programs and projects

Coops and CPPP Objective 2 Identify markets, resources, technical assistance and capacity building opportunities in the market, to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of the enterprises Coops and CPPP Objective 3 Promote the use of industry tools and models that enhance efficiency in planning , implementation, monitoring and evaluation of staff and projects Coops and CPPP Objective 4 Develop, strengthen and support collectively owned enterprises targeted

Purpose of the Unit

Promote the establishment of collectively owned enterprises; Establish linkages with other government initiatives Facilitate effective partnerships; Increase accessibility to information, finance and markets; Facilitate the acquisition and transfer of business skills; Foster a culture of cooperation among cooperative beneficiaries.

Main Emphasis of Unit

Sectoral thrust (using a model that promotes and establishes collectively owned enterprises in district municipalities;
Engaging district and local municipalities, national departments, parastatals, private sector, tribal authorities, provincial government, international organisations and NGOs to leverage financial and technical resources as well as trading and marketing opportunities; Specialised facilitation of enterprises using natural resources in order to maximize on opportunity costs in rural areas; and Application of a tool which provides early warning signs and lends itself as both a project management and monitoring systems

Sectoral Focus Areas

Agriculture

Agro-processing

Agro-processing

Community Tourism and Protected Areas

National Parks and Environment Tourism and Crafts Aqua Resources

Mining and Mineral Beneficiation

Small scale and artisanal mining Polishing and jewelry

Trading and Auxiliary

Housing Retail Construction Finance and Transport, etc.

Processes and interventions

Scoping Feasibility Studies Mobilisation Business Development Services Project Planning

Skills Development & Training and Education

Cooperatives

Enterprise Development Access to Finance

Mentorship

Business Opportunity Support Services

Empowerment Package
Interventions
Coop Registration Feasibility Studies Infrastructure rehabilitation Value chain development Exposure to local an international market Market Studies Social and skills scoping Capacity Building Bankable Business Plans

Continued .

Financial Injection through Partnership

Grants Loans Leverage Equipment and Other technical support

What is a Cooperative?
A business that belongs to the members and is for the benefit of the members
Members contribute products or services equally to the business

7 Cooperative Principles
Voluntary

Controlled by own members

Democratic

Cooperative
Concern for Community Educates and train own members

Equal economic participation

Cooperates among other Coops

Values of a Cooperative
Equality All members are equal therefore there is democracy Self Reliance Members rely on themselves to get thing done Self Help Members work together to find solutions to challenges faced Self Responsibility Members are responsible to make the business work for them, no chance to blame others Social Responsibility The cooperative has a duty to help the community which they live or operate from

Levels of Cooperatives
Primary Coop Formed by Five (5) or more individuals Secondary Coop Formed by two (2) or more primary coops with common activities Tertiary Coop Formed by secondary coops to promote interests of members to the Public and Private Sector

Why do people form a Cooperative

A cooperative must not be formed to target certain government benefits, if so, it will never be self sustainable.
A cooperative is formed in order to address an identified GAP or opportunity in the specific targeted market so that it can create Wealth Jobs

What makes a good Cooperative

It must operate as a business A business is created to make profit and benefit its owners It should be able to run without relying on grants It generates MONEY, MONEY and more MONEY

Characteristics of a good Cooperative Member

A team player A democratic A good listener

Being a good entrepreneur does not necessarily make you a good coop member

Contact Details
Seda Provincial Office : eHlanzeni Branch Office : Dumisani Shongwe : 013 755 6046 013 754 4380 082 085 0191