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ABOUT US
Who We Are
COMSIP Cooperative Union Limited is a member-owned leading Savings and Investment Cooperative Union in Malawi. The union provides a range of services to support the growth and sustainability of cooperatives and groups, including capacity building, financial linkages, market linkages, audit services, and warehousing services. These services are designed to strengthen members’ economic activities and improve their livelihoods.
THE COMSIP UNION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Mission
The Union exists to build and enhance the growth and sustenance of member owned COMSIP cooperatives by providing flexible products and services for sustainable development.
Corporate Objectives
To promote and strengthen COMSIP primary cooperatives
To mobilize resources for primary cooperatives growth
To provide a market for primary cooperatives’ products
To promote transparency and accountability in the operations of primary cooperatives
Our Vision
To become a leading organization in building vibrant and sustainable multipurpose primary cooperatives in Malawi.
Our Services
COMSIP provides a range of services to its affiliates and partners to support the achievement of its goals. Many of these services focus on capacity building, based on the belief that with the right knowledge, skills, and mindset, people can move out of poverty and build sustainable livelihoods. To support this transformation, various strategies are implemented, including market linkages, financial linkages, audit services, insurance services, and warehousing services, all aimed at strengthening livelihoods and promoting economic resilience.
Capacity building
COMSIP provides various trainings to cooperative members, equipping them with knowledge and skills that help transform their mindset and enable them to start income-generating activities to improve their livelihoods.
Market linkages
COMSIP connects cooperative members to profitable markets for their farm produce after harvest and also purchases some of the produce as an off-taker to support farmers.
Financial linkages
COMSIP supports cooperative and group members to access financial services by linking them to banks and other financial institutions, including COMSIV Limited, a financial subsidiary of COMSIP that provides financial services to members.
Audit services
COMSIP provides audit services to cooperatives and groups under its network to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper financial management. These audits help strengthen governance, build members’ trust, and ensure that group resources and savings are properly managed.
Warehousing services
COMSIP operates a warehouse that allows cooperative members to safely store their produce after harvest, helping reduce losses and enabling them to access better market opportunities.
Insurance Services
COMSIP provides a funeral insurance policy for cooperative members and their families to help cover funeral expenses and provide financial support during bereavement.
8 Jobs of a COMSIP Member
COMSIP regards poverty indicators as benchmarks for performance for every member of a group or cooperative compressed into eight points called the 8 Jobs of a COMSIP member
Management Team
Mr. TK. Gondwe
Chief Executive Office
Mr. Chimwemwe Kadewere
Finance & Administrative Manager
Mrs. Susan Kondowe
Operations Manager
Mr. TK. Gondwe
Chief Executive Office
Mr. Chimwemwe Kadewere
Finance & Administrative Manager
Mrs. Susan Kondowe
Operations Manager
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Headquarters - Lilongwe
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