Values That Guide Us
We conduct all our business with integrity and openness, respecting the equality of all peoples and affirming their right to be treated without discrimination.
Cooperative Development
Empowering Africa
Cooperation Africa is a cooperative development movement operating to advance the development of democratically controlled cooperatives on the African continent, as a means of realising the socio-economic liberation of African people.
To this end, we aim to conduct all our business with integrity and openness, respecting the equality of all peoples and affirming their right to be treated without discrimination.
Integrity
Honest business practices
Openness
Transparent operations
Equality
Respect for all peoples
Non-Discrimination
Equal treatment for all
Our Guiding Principles
These values form the foundation of everything we do at Cooperation Africa, guiding our mission to advance cooperatives for the socio-economic liberation of Africans.
Integrity
We conduct all our business with complete integrity, maintaining the highest ethical standards in every interaction and decision we make.
Openness
We practice transparency and openness in all our operations, fostering trust and collaboration among our members and partners.
Equality
We respect the equality of all peoples and affirm their right to be treated without discrimination, regardless of background or circumstance.
Democratic Control
We advance the development of democratically controlled cooperatives, ensuring every member has a voice in shaping their economic future.
Solidarity
We believe in the power of collective action and mutual support, working together to achieve goals that benefit all Africans.
Pan-African Unity
We are committed to promoting African aspirations for equitable and inclusive development across the entire continent.
Unity Through Shared Values
Our values are interconnected, forming a foundation of trust, equality, and collective action. Just as cooperatives bring people together for mutual benefit, these principles unite us in our mission to advance socio-economic liberation across Africa.
Our Commitment to You
We aim to conduct all our business with integrity and openness, respecting the equality of all peoples and affirming their right to be treated without discrimination. Through cooperatives, we work towards providing secure livelihoods and high standards of living and wellbeing for self-determined, efficient and resilient Africans.