Community of Cooperation

What Community of Cooperation does

Community of Cooperation (KoGe) is a Swiss association (Verein) operating as an umbrella network for 8-9 Swiss Protestant-based member organizations engaged in international cooperation, supported by a wider network of 130 partner organizations across 37 countries. Founded as a network in 2012, registered as a Verein in May 2019, and operational since January 2021, KoGe functions as a coordination, learning, and standards-setting body rather than a direct program implementer. Its core deliverables are knowledge products and frameworks — including the 12 Key Indicator Guidelines, the Conflict-Sensitive Programme Management (CSPM) framework, the Gender Equality Project Mapping Tool, and the PSEAH Framework — all released under a Creative Commons license and consolidated through two thematic learning groups (SDG 16+ and Good Governance and Partnerships).

KoGe's business model is that of a non-profit membership association rather than a revenue-generating enterprise. Funding is sourced primarily from a Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) programme grant covering the 2025-2028 period, supplemented by member dues from its Swiss member organizations. The organization runs a small core team (approximately 5-10 staff) and does not sell products or services commercially; reach is generated indirectly through the programming of its members and partners, which collectively reached over 1 million people in 2024 (up from roughly 800,000 in 2023). Strategic communications outputs (annual reports, Learning Briefs, the Solidaritäts-Alarm campaign, and the 2026 Manifesto for Locally-Led Action) are positioned as advocacy and thought-leadership instruments rather than commercial offerings.

Name

Community of Cooperation

Legal name

Kooperationsgemeinschaft (KoGe)

Website

https://koge.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community of Cooperation (KoGe) is a Swiss non-profit umbrella association coordinating 8-9 Protestant-based international cooperation member organizations and 130 partners across 37 countries, funded primarily by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and producing shared knowledge frameworks, learning briefs, and advocacy outputs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Cooperation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), Sustainability & ESG Reporting (GRI/SASB/ISSB/CSRD) (EUAHAJAB)

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• Peace and justice programs
• Humanitarian network coordination
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Faith-based NGO association

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (SDC): The 2025-2028 programme is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. This represents the primary funding source for operational programmes.
2. Membership Dues: Eight member organizations contribute to the association as part of their cooperation programmes, providing operational support and shared resources.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KoGe is the umbrella association of eight Swiss Protestant-based member organisations, coordinating a joint international development programme on peace, justice and inclusive societies across 37 countries and 130+ partner organisations. Its core deliverables are the standardised Key Indicator Guidelines (12 indicators), the KoGe Learning Structure with two thematic groups (SDG 16+ and Good Governance and Partnerships), and a catalogue of knowledge products (learning briefs, guidelines, checklists, training manuals) shared under Creative Commons License. The organisation facilitates cross-member learning events, joint monitoring and evaluation, and operates an external counselling service on sexual harassment for member employees.

Product overview

Community of Cooperation (KoGe) is a Swiss umbrella NGO network (not a technology product company) comprising eight member organizations. Its core offerings consist of a joint programme on peace, justice, and inclusive societies covering 37 countries, delivered through standardized Key Indicator Guidelines and a collaborative Learning Structure with two thematic groups (SDG 16+ and Good Governance and Partnerships). The organization produces and shares knowledge products including learning briefs, checklists, training manuals, and reference guides on topics such as Leave No One Behind (LNOB), conflict-sensitive programme management, gender equality, security standards, and PSEAH. These publications are made available to members and the public under Creative Commons License. KoGe does not offer a technology product platform but rather serves as an coordination and learning network for development cooperation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Publications and Knowledge Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million people reached in 2024 alone through violence prevention, health, education, and inclusion programmes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP) at Graduate Institute GenevacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021External Quality Commission (EQC) provides independent quality assurance and validation for KoGe's programmes, based on collaboration with the CCDP of the Graduate Institute Geneva.
• Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoGe is guided by the SDG 16+ framework of this movement, which was co-founded by Switzerland. The approach aligns with KoGe's DNA as a network of faith- and human rights-based organizations.
• Leave No One Behind (LNOB) PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoGe integrates LNOB as a central cross-cutting theme across all programmes, aligning with UN Agenda 2030 commitment to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and end discrimination.
• Solidaritäts-Alarm CampaignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKoGe supports the 'Mehr Solidarität jetzt' campaign advocating against proposed cuts to development cooperation funding, aligning with its mission of placing the most vulnerable at the center.
• External Vertrauensstelle (External Counselling Service)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal counselling service that advises member organization employees on sexual harassment issues, providing confidential support free of charge.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• InterAction: Largest US-based alliance of international NGOs; comparable as an established NGO umbrella providing joint programming, evaluation, and advocacy infrastructure.
• Caritas Switzerland: Large Swiss faith-based humanitarian and development organization; comparable as a faith-rooted Swiss NGO operating international programmes with SDC support, though broader in scope than KoGe's niche.
• Bond: UK membership body for NGOs working in international development; comparable as a national NGO network offering learning, joint MEL, and policy advocacy infrastructure.
• ACT Alliance: Global faith-based coalition of 140+ churches and agencies working in humanitarian, development, and advocacy; comparable as a faith-based umbrella network with joint programmes and learning structures.

Direct peers

• Alliance Sud: Swiss umbrella of development cooperation NGOs; directly comparable as a Basel-based Swiss NGO network that coordinates joint programming, advocacy, and policy work on Swiss development cooperation.
• Swisspeace: Swiss peacebuilding research and programme organization; directly comparable on the conflict-sensitive programming, peace/justice (SDG 16) focus, and MEL expertise valued by KoGe.
• Medicus Mundi Switzerland: Swiss network of health-focused NGOs; comparable as a thematic Swiss NGO umbrella with joint programming, MEL, and SDC funding for international cooperation.
• Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation: One of the largest Swiss development NGOs, operating partner-based programmes in multiple countries; closely comparable in programme themes, MEL approach, and reliance on SDC funding.

Regional players

• Concord (European NGO Confederation for Relief and Development): European confederation of NGO networks for development cooperation; comparable in its role coordinating national NGO platforms and SDG-focused advocacy, though at a continental scale.
• EU-CORD: European network of Christian relief and development NGOs; comparable as a faith-rooted European NGO umbrella with joint learning and programme quality work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kooperationsgemeinschaft-koge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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