In accordance with the Cooperative Societies Act 2005 & Cooperative Societies Regulations 2012 (Proposed), all cooperative societies must complete a feasibility study of the need. The Department of Cooperative Societies in conjunction with the Bahamas Cooperative League offers assistance with the development and execution of the needs analysis.
Existing Cooperative Societies or any group wishing to start a cooperative society.
- Interested persons may submit a written request for assistance to the Bahamas Cooperative League.
- A representative from the league would review the request and contact the proposed society representative to initiate discussions.
- The league will conduct an orientation session where they educate the proposed steering committee of the proposed society and work along with the steering committee to meet the identified need.
No forms required.
- Executive Summary of proposed business idea
- Profile of all steering committee members
The development and execution of a Needs Analysis Survey can take three to six months. This is heavily dependent on of the responsiveness of the cooperative society and the progress of the engagement.
There are no deadlines associated with this service
There are no fees associated with this service.
Cooperative Development
P.O.Box N-3028
Levy Building
Bay Street East
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 356-3152-4 or 323-6605
Fax. (242) 356-4622
E-mail: coopdevelopment@bahamas.gov.bs
coopbahamas@hotmail.com
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Traders Building
East Bay St.
P.O. Box N-3208
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
coopdept@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242)- 356-4622
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