Savings & loan strategies
India's Aadhaar Revolution in Cooperative Banking: A Wake-up Call for Africa.
On August 21, 2025, India’s Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI) launched a bold Aadhaar-based authentication framework for cooperative banks. In one sweep, 34 State Cooperative Banks (SCBs) and 352 District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs)—more than 380 institutions—were integrated into the Aadhaar ecosystem.
This development is not just another banking reform. It is a paradigm shift, proving that cooperative banks, often dismissed as too “small” or...
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coops.africa – The Digital Home of African Cooperation
Introduction
Across Africa and in the diaspora, cooperatives are engines of shared prosperity,...
Join the Honey Producers Cooperative of Zimbabwe
Let’s Make Honey Work for You
Beekeeping is one of the hidden treasures in Zimbabwe. Our...
Why Professionals Should Join Pharmco Pharmaceutical Co-op Society
Pharmco is more than a cooperative — it is a movement of professionals who are turning...
Cynara Dairy Co-op: A Case for the CDE
In the heart of Mutasa District, the story of Cynara Dairy Cooperative is unfolding into a...
A Better Catch Together: An Invitation to Join the Kapenta Fishing Co-op
Zimbabwe’s lakes are rich with opportunity, and for many families, kapenta fishing is more...