Cooperative FederationMember-driven • Market-focused

Smart coordination for cooperative growth

OACF strengthens cooperative systems through inputs supply, market linkage, export facilitation, and capacity development—built on cooperative principles and accountable scale.

Member-centered deliveryMarket participation focusGovernance & standards
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Focus areaSince 2009
Agricultural development & market access

Supporting unions and primary cooperatives with coordinated services, standards focus, and market participation.

Inputs supplyTrade facilitationCapacity strengthening
Federation Overview

Bringing coordination and scale to cooperative services

OACF is a cooperative federation supporting member structures through trade facilitation, agricultural inputs supply, market engagement, and capacity strengthening—anchored in democratic governance, member participation, and community benefit.

Legal basis
Regulatory foundation
Policy
Cooperative Proclamation
No. 147/1998
Governs cooperative establishment, governance, and member-based operation.
Guiding principles
7 cooperative principles
Principles
Voluntary and Open MembershipDemocratic Member ControlMember Economic ParticipationAutonomy and Independence+3 more
These principles guide governance, participation, autonomy, and community impact.
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Member Households
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Affiliated Primary Cooperatives
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Member Cooperative Unions
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Capital (ETB)
What we do

Smart cooperative support across priority areas

A modern, scannable overview of services and coordination functions.

Inputs Supply Coordination
Services
Inputs Supply Coordination

Organized sourcing and distribution support for fertilizers, chemicals, and related inputs.

Market Linkage & Aggregation
Market
Market Linkage & Aggregation

Connecting cooperative supply to structured buyers and export-oriented pathways.

Export Facilitation
Trade
Export Facilitation

Supporting standards, coordination, and market participation for priority commodities.

Cooperative Strengthening
Capacity
Cooperative Strengthening

Governance and operational improvement via training, advisory, and peer learning.

What we deliver
Services
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Agricultural Inputs SupplyMarket Engagement & LinkageValue Chain DevelopmentImport & Export Facilitation
Structured inputs supply, market linkage, and trade facilitation—built for cooperative scale.
What we run
Programs
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Cooperative Capacity StrengtheningMarket Systems Enablement
Capacity strengthening and market systems enablement aligned with member priorities.
What we support
Priority commodities
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Sesame SeedNiger SeedSoy BeanChickpea
Representative export-oriented commodities supported through coordination and quality focus.
Process

See how we coordinate the work

A clear, stepwise model that is easy to scan and understand.

Coordination at scale
Process
Coordination at scale
Structured engagement, standards focus, and continuous improvement.
Why this works
Outcome-driven

The process is designed to align member needs, coordinate delivery, and strengthen market participation without over-complicating execution.

AlignmentCoordinationStandards focusContinuous improvement
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Needs & Priorities Alignment

We align service priorities with member cooperative unions and primary cooperatives—based on seasonal needs and market opportunities.

Transition

From coordinated execution to measurable benefits

The process is built to deliver predictable outcomes—better market participation, stronger access to inputs, and accountable scale across cooperative structures.

Participation
Member alignment
Outcomes
Market strength
Governance
Accountability
A simple bridge that clarifies “why the process matters.”
Benefits

Why engage with OACF

A modern benefits layout that highlights value clearly.

Stronger Market Participation

Aggregation and linkage approaches that improve cooperative competitiveness.

Improved Access to Inputs

Coordination mechanisms that support predictable and timely access to priority inputs.

Accountable Scale

Clear principles and governance structures that support trust and coordination at scale.

Impact snapshot

Households served: 2,416,534 · Primary cooperatives: 5,561 · Unions: 68

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Impact
Accountable scale for cooperative systems

Built on cooperative principles and practical coordination for measurable participation and outcomes.

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Operations snapshot
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Facilities
Offices & service touchpoints
Locations
Federation Head Office
Addis Ababa (HQ liaison) / Oromia operations
Facility
Regional Service Center (Sample)
Oromia Region
Facility
Add more facilities as the operating footprint expands.
Resources
Public references & guides
Reference
Cooperative Business Concept Manual
PDFPDF Guide
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Financial Management for Cooperatives
PDFTraining Module
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Leadership and Governance Training
VideoWorkshop Material
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Contact

Collaborate with OACF

Engage with cooperative systems for market linkage, service coordination, and programs that strengthen participation and outcomes.

Contact details
• Email: info@oromiacooperativefederation.org
• Phone: +251 11 5 576182/3/4
• Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact us using the above detail to learn more about the federation