NEDAC

This year, NEDAC launched its Quarterly Members Meeting initiative to strengthen collaboration, encourage meaningful dialogue, and align collective efforts toward shared goals.

The meeting brought together our members, partners, and collaborators to exchange ideas, review progress, and build a more coordinated and impactful roadmap for the future.

Through continuous engagement and collaborative planning, NEDAC aims to create stronger partnerships, drive innovation, and ensure inclusive growth across all initiatives.

Institute for the Development of Agricultural Cooperation in Asia Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Ncdc India MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center

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As part of the India–Philippines stakeholder engagement, the delegation from the Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC) visited the SoroSoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC), one of the largest agri-based cooperatives in the Philippines. SIDC operates across a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, consumer retailing, and innovative business ventures such as KooPinoy and KoopSiklo (motorcycle dealership services).

During the visit, the NEDAC delegation toured SIDC’s advanced feed mill facility, gaining first-hand insights into its operations and management systems. The feed mill stands as a critical component of SIDC’s value chain, supporting livestock productivity by ensuring the availability of high-quality, affordable feed to its members.

SIDC’s scalable model and discussed its potential replication across other regions in the Asia-Pacific.

This exposure visits further strengthened knowledge exchange and highlighted the importance of innovation, infrastructure, and cooperative solidarity in building resilient agricultural systems.

HAFED Haryana Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)IFFCO International Cooperative Alliance Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Virgilio Lazaga Sorosoro Ibaba Batangas City Mulkanoor Cooperative Rural Credit and Marketing Society Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative

Day One in Colombo, Sri Lanka began with the Executive Committee Meeting with the NEDAC delegation and Sri Lankan cooperatives.
The meeting was chaired by the NEDAC Chairman, Shri Pankaj Kumar Bansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cooperatives. He emphasized the importance of cooperatives and highlighted the long-standing and strong ties between India and Sri Lanka. He stated that we are capable with the NEDAC platform of providing the right training and resources, which truly reflects the core motto of cooperatives in the Asia–Pacific region.

CIRDAP’s New Publication on Agri-Cooperatives and Rural Transformation

CIRDAP proudly announces the launch of its latest publication, “Entrepreneurship, Partnerships and Vibrant Agri-Cooperatives for Rural Transformation in Asia and the Pacific.”

Edited by Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, Director General of CIRDAP, and Dr. Ganga Dutta Acharya, Director Research, this book showcases inspiring stories of technology-driven startups, successful rural cooperatives, and women-led enterprises that are reshaping livelihoods across the region.

Authored by Shri A. Praveen Reddy, Dr. S. Shanavas, and Mr. Yuvaraju Atmakuri, the publication highlights real experiences of resilience, innovation, and community empowerment. Developed in collaboration with NEDAC, this volume reinforces CIRDAP’s commitment to promoting inclusive growth, knowledge sharing, and sustainable rural development across Asia and the Pacific.

Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
Krishi Jagran

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐂!

Dear Members, Partners, and Stakeholders,
NEDAC is delighted to invite you to an International Seminar being held in association with the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia Pacific (ICA-AP)

📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
🤝 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: NEDAC & ICA-AP
📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 25 November 2025
🎯 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: Strengthening Agri-Cooperatives for a Sustainable Future

Join cooperative leaders, experts, and changemakers from across the Asia-Pacific region to explore innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development in agriculture.

✨ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨:
✅ Network with global experts
✅ Share your experiences
✅ Learn from successful cooperative models
✅ Be part of shaping the future of agri-cooperatives

📩 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧!
Stay tuned and get ready for an unforgettable cooperative experience!

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒒@𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒂𝒄.𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐

The Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC) is delighted to invite you to the launch of our Community of Practice (CoP) on the theme:

🌟 "Innovative Practices in Agri Cooperatives" 🌟

🗓️ Date: 29 July 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM IST
📍 Join us on Zoom:
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5970647180?pwd=0YwFRrwSNlubdjZD74jNaEnsm3FlL3.1
📌 Meeting ID: 597 064 7180
🔐 Passcode: NEDAC

🎤 Keynote Speaker:
We are honored to welcome Shri Jyoti Saroop, Director of The Unnati Cooperative Marketing Cum Processing Society Ltd., for the inaugural address.

As a valued member and partner of NEDAC, your presence and insights are key to the success of this initiative. We encourage you to attend and share this invitation with colleagues and peers in the cooperative and agriculture ecosystem.

Happening Now in Thailand! 🇹🇭

We’re excited to kick off the 3-day joint program by CIRDAP in association with NEDAC focused on:
“Fostering Sustainable Aquaculture & Vibrant Agri-Cooperatives through Strategic Engagement”

This collaborative effort brings together cooperatives, agri-startups, and key stakeholders to exchange innovative ideas, strengthen partnerships, and drive sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

📅 Date: 29–31 July 2025
📍 Location: Thailand

Stay tuned for updates, insights, and highlights from this transformative gathering!

Unati Agri Allied and Marketing Multi-State Cooperative Society Ltd., in the esteemed presence of Shri Pankaj Kumar Bansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, has signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with four prominent national cooperative institutions:

🌐 National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL)
🌱 National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL)
🌾 Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL)
🎬 National Film and Fine Arts Cooperative Society Ltd. (NAFFAC)

This dynamic alliance marks a forward-looking stride towards the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, uniting agricultural innovation, organic integrity, seed sovereignty, cultural promotion, and global trade on a common platform.

By converging diverse domains under the cooperative umbrella, this partnership is shaping a holistic blueprint for sustainable rural transformation.




Narendra Modi
PMO India
Amit Shah
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Ch. Krishan Pal Gurjar
Murlidhar Mohol
Bharatiya Beej
National Cooperative Exports Limited
National Cooperative Organics Limited

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