Professional cooperatives and farmer organisations are key for sustainable economic development. It leads to a stable and prosperous agri-sector and economy as a whole. Agriterra strengthens farmer ownership to stimulate strong and vibrant rural areas. Specialist in cooperativesAs an international specialist in cooperative development, we work by using a three-track approach. We make cooperatives bankable and create real farmer-led businesses. We support in improving extension services to members and enhance farmer-government dialogues. Agriterra does this through peer-to-peer involvement in advisory services, training and exchange visits. Our training focuses on Management & Organisation, Financial Management, Governance, Business Development and Lobby/Advocacy. We perform advice assignments for governments, banks, investors and donors (for example scopings or cooperative assessments) and act as a direct sourcing broker for agrifood businesses. Agriterra:- is an international, not-for-profit agri-agency- works in emerging and developing economies- was founded by Dutch farmers' organisations and cooperatives 25 years ago as an organisation for international peer-to-peer agricultural cooperation