Input supply cooperatives in Zambia run as member groupings for the purpose of accessing government support and not really as business entities.  Thus, there is need to change the mind set and instill the business idea so that they can be of value to farmers and other players in the economy.  The extension of cooperatives to cover all sectors of the economy implies that government officers in charge of cooperatives as well as potential users need to be trained so cooperatives can be appreciated as economy drivers.  Well-functioning input supply cooperatives are important in creating low cost positions in an economy.

1. Definition, scope and features of input supply cooperatives
2. Importance and purpose of input supply cooperatives
3. Operational objectives
4. Pricing and procurement policies
5. Preparation of financial statements for an input supply cooperative
6. Sharing patronage refunds
7. Handling losses
8. Preparation of balance sheets
9. Measures of success
10. How to form an input supply cooperative
11. Organizing an input supply cooperative
12. Dissolving an input supply cooperative
13. Registering an input supply cooperative

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