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Governance and Compliance for Cooperatives and SACCOs

Strengthens governance in cooperatives and savings and credit societies, which serve millions of members across Africa yet often lack formal oversight structures. Delegates learn member governance principles, board and committee duties, and the controls needed to protect member funds. Practical cases address common failures such as related party lending, weak records and poor accountability.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain cooperative governance principles and member rights.
  • Clarify the duties of the board, supervisory and credit committees.
  • Design internal controls to protect member savings and loans.
  • Manage related party lending, conflicts and insider dealing.
  • Establish reporting, elections and annual general meeting governance.
  • Build a governance improvement plan for the society.

Course outline

  1. 01Cooperative Governance Principles
  2. 02Board and Committee Duties
  3. 03Protecting Member Funds
  4. 04Related Party Lending and Conflicts
  5. 05Financial Controls and Reporting
  6. 06Elections and General Meetings
  7. 07Member Communication and Accountability
  8. 08Governance Improvement Planning

Who should attend

Cooperative and SACCO board members, managers, supervisory committee members, internal auditors and regulators supporting the sector.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Dubai2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Lagos2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Online2US$900
19 to 20 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
7 to 8 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Mauritius2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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