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Agricultural & Co-operative Community Services
Agricultural & Co-operative Community Services
Republic of The Gambia
Department of Cooperatives Development
Registration, compliance, certificates, and transparency for cooperatives across The Gambia.
Official National Platform
One trusted home for cooperative governance
DoCD connects citizens, cooperatives, and government through a secure digital registry built for accountability and growth.
- Authoritative records for registration and compliance nationwide
- Verifiable certificates the public can confirm in seconds
- Open transparency through directory search, maps, and insights
In the Field
DoCD Activities & Events
Photos and videos from cooperative development work across The Gambia
About DoCD
Empowering Cooperative Development
The Department of Cooperatives Development supports cooperative registration, compliance, and growth across The Gambia.
From registration to compliance, DoCD provides the digital infrastructure cooperatives need to thrive — with open data for citizens and powerful tools for staff.
Discover Our MandateTrusted Registry
Official national cooperative records maintained with integrity and transparency.
Digital Certificates
Issue, renew, and verify cooperative certificates online in seconds.
Nationwide Coverage
Cooperatives mapped and supported across every region of The Gambia.
Inclusive Growth
Private individual programmes and input distribution for rural communities.
Our Services
What DoCD Delivers
Private Individuals
Support private individual registration and input programmes.
Private individual input distribution reports
Why Choose DoCD
A Modern Cooperative Platform
Single National Platform
One digital home for registration, compliance, certificates, and public transparency.
Built for Low Bandwidth
Lightweight pages designed for reliable access across The Gambia.
Live Sector Data
Real-time statistics, regional insights, and published reports for policymakers.
Secure Staff Portals
Role-based access for DoCD staff, executives, and cooperative leaders.
How It Works
From Application to Growth
1
Register
Cooperatives submit applications through DoCD staff for review and approval.
2
Certify
Approved cooperatives receive digital certificates with public verification codes.
3
Comply
Ongoing compliance monitoring, alerts, and regulatory reporting.
4
Grow
Private individual registration, input programmes, and sector development support.
National Registry
Cooperative Statistics
504
Cooperatives
17,128
Members
9,999
Private Individuals
96
Certificates
Regional Reach
Cooperatives by Region
Upper River Region
261
Lower River Region
95
Central River Region
85
North Bank Region
63
Get Started
Explore Our Cooperative Directory
Search registered cooperatives, view profiles, and verify certificates — all in one place.