Agri and Cooperative Relations
Coopbank is Ethiopia’s first bank with a unique business model rooted in farmers-owned cooperatives, with 5,212 cooperatives owning over 67% of its paid-up capital. Committed to empowering rural communities, Coopbank addresses the financial needs of cooperatives and farmers through its extensive rural branch network. As a key partner in Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, the bank provides tailored financial solutions, finances production and value-adding processes, and delivers innovative digital platforms to support sustainable growth. Additionally, Coopbank strengthens cooperatives by offering capacity-building programs for their leaders and employees, transforming lives and driving progress in the agricultural sector.
Our Offerings
1. Agri-Stakeholder Expertise
Coopbank proudly supports the agricultural sector with a team of 128+ dedicated agricultural banking professionals specializing in:
• Horticulture/Plant Science
• Agribusiness Value Chain Management
• Animal Science
• Agricultural Economics
• Food Science & Post-Harvest Technology
2. Agribusiness Financing Products
We offer a range of financing solutions to meet the unique needs of farmers and agribusinesses:
• Dairy Farming Loans
• Poultry Farming Loans
• Animal Fattening Loans
• Horticulture Loans
• Apiculture/Beekeeping Loans
• Crop and Coffee Production Loans
• Agro-Processing Manufacturing Loans
• Agricultural Mechanization Loans
• Export Facilities
Farm Pass
Powered by Mastercard's Community Pass platform, Coopbank Farm Pass connects farmers, cooperatives, aggregators, buyers, agricultural input providers, and financial institutions in one seamless ecosystem. Access is provided through cooperatives and their agents, ensuring a streamlined experience.
3. Cooperative Business Financing Products
Tailored financing options for cooperatives engaged in:
• Working capital for coffee production, animal husbandry, grain trade, dairy, fisheries, and more.
• Agricultural Mechanization for purchasing equipment and machinery.
• Agricultural Processing for milk industries, coffee washing machines, flour factories, and more.
• Export Financing Facilities.
• Loans for SACCOs and Consumer Cooperatives.
4. SACCO-Link
An innovative core banking and inventory management solution designed for SACCOs, unions, and federations. SACCO-Link automates operations and links cooperatives with their members and Coopbank for seamless integration.
Features:
• Members’ KYC registration, savings, and loan management.
• Real-time financial and stock reports.
• Transparency and enhanced trust between cooperatives and their members.
• SACCO-branded mobile banking and ATM cards for members.
5. Business Development Services
• Advisory services and stakeholder engagement.
• Banking product development.
• Event management.
• Capacity building and training for farmers and cooperatives.
Why Choose Coopbank?
By providing innovative financial solutions and technology-driven tools, Coopbank empowers cooperatives and farmers to thrive in a competitive landscape, ensuring sustainable growth and community development.
Agri-Stakeholders
