About Course

Strong leadership and effective governance are the cornerstones of a successful and trustworthy SACCO. This course is designed for Board Members, Committee Members, and senior management to equip them with the knowledge and skills to provide strategic direction, ensure accountability, and fulfill their fiduciary duties. It focuses on the distinct roles and responsibilities within the cooperative governance structure.

What Will You Learn?

  • • Clearly distinguish between the roles of the Board, Management, and Committees.
  • • Understand and fulfill their fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.
  • • Develop and monitor the implementation of a strategic plan.
  • • Implement effective risk management and internal control frameworks.
  • • Build a culture of transparency and ethical leadership.

Course Content

SACCO Leadership and Governance
This course uses a participatory approach with case studies of governance successes and failures, role-playing exercises (e.g., conducting a board meeting), and group discussions on ethical dilemmas. The focus is on practical governance in action.

  • The Framework of SACCO Governance
  • The Board’s Strategic Role
  • Fiduciary Duties and Financial Oversight
  • Risk Management and Internal Controls
  • Effective Boards and Ethical Leadership

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