What You Need to Know
A week-long residential course is set to take place in Mokhotlong, aimed at enhancing the skills of cooperators. The course, organized by the Cooperatives Officer, Mr. Tebejane Ntsiki, will cover essential topics such as Record Keeping, Governance, and Cooperatives Ideology. This initiative seeks to empower cooperators to effectively manage their societies for socio-economic growth.
Africa-Press – Lesotho. Cooperators will hone skills from a week-long residential course anticipated to take place in the district before March next year.
The Cooperatives Officer for Mokhotlong, Mr. Tebejane Ntsiki said the course is one of the activities that are in the pipeline to ensure Cooperators are equipped with the necessary skills to enable them to run successful cooperative societies for socio economic development.
Mr. Ntsiki explained that the training will cover topics that include among others, Record Keeping, Governance, Cooperatives Ideology and Act.
There are only 15 Cooperatives engaged in different activities that include savings and credit, consumers and those in the agricultural sector.
Cooperatives are business oriented organisations established by 10 or more people working together to achieve a common goal for socio-economic development.
Cooperatives have played a significant role in Lesotho’s socio-economic landscape, providing a platform for individuals to collaborate towards common goals. Established by groups of ten or more, these organizations focus on various sectors, including agriculture and finance, to foster community development and economic resilience. Training programs like the upcoming residential course are crucial for equipping members with the necessary skills to navigate challenges and enhance their operational effectiveness.
