Assessment of Cooperatives in the Poultry Industry - 2013.pdf - Seda

Research Report: Addressing the Needs, Opportunities and Challenges of Cooperatives and Collectively Owned Enterprises in the Poultry and Related Industries
Annexure B
Support Organisation Purpose and Function Main Services Target Groups
1) Small Enterprise
Development Agency
(SEDA)
2) Developing Poultry
Farmers Organisation
(DPFO) – a division of
SAPA
SEDA’s mandate is to create a
standard national delivery
network for SMME support. Their
objectives are to improve access
to finance, reduce regulatory
barriers, expand market
opportunities and provide
training, information and advice.
To cater for the needs and
requirements of
emerging/developing poultry
farmers.
SEDA has a branch in each District which
provide:
Access to information and advice on sectors,
gaps in the market, tenders, financing options
and other available support
Business linkages and referrals
Skills training in marketing, quality control,
exporting, human resources, bookkeeping and
financial management
Funding for marketing materials
Mentorship programmes
Advice on legal and regulatory issues
Specific advice for cooperative enterprise
development
Capacity building and advocacy
Information about securing funds
Production training; transportation, marketing
and others
Attending seminars and courses
Access published literature, journals and
circulars dealing with the current trends
pertaining to the developing poultry sector
Negotiation of discount on inputs on behalf of
members
All SMMEs including
cooperatives and
expansion in both
the formal and
informal sector
Emerging/developin
g Poultry Farmers
Restrictions and
Fees
Most services are free
of charge
An assessment of the
business’s needs is
done to establish which
support is necessary
SMMEs pay 10% to 40%
of the cost of marketing
materials
Annual membership fee
of R114
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