Africa stands at a defining moment in its history. As the continent pursues the vision of African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), cooperatives have emerged as one of the most effective people-centered models for inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction, job creation, and sustainable development.
Nigeria stands at the threshold of one of the most promising agricultural investment opportunities of the 21st century. As Africa's most populous nation, with a population exceeding 220 million people, the demand for fish continues to rise dramatically while local production struggles to meet consumption needs.
“Rural co-operatives fill community needs that no other model could fill as efficiently or effectively,” said Masto, whose state of Nevada is home to 70 co-ops.
In a world facing rapid social and environmental changes, cooperatives are emerging




