What Coopermondo - Confcooperative does

Coopermondo – Associazione per la Cooperazione Internazionale allo Sviluppo is an Italian non-profit association (ONG) founded in 2007 as the international development arm of Confcooperative, Italy's largest cooperative confederation. Headquartered in Rome at Via Torino 146 with a core team of approximately 8-15 staff and country representatives in Colombia and Mozambique, the organization promotes the cooperative enterprise model as a lever for equitable and sustainable development in developing countries. Its activities consist of implementing international cooperation projects, providing training and technical assistance for cooperative formation, and facilitating knowledge exchange between Italian cooperatives and partners in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Europe. The organization reaches vulnerable populations — particularly women and youth — through projects in Colombia, Mozambique, Senegal, Tunisia, Togo, and Cape Verde, with reported direct beneficiaries including 1,018 young farmers in Togo and 901 individuals in Colombia.

The business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Coopermondo is financed by institutional donors including AICS (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo), CEI (Conferenza Episcopale Italiana), the European Union (via Expertise France), and FAMI, with individual project budgets reportedly ranging from €500,000 to €3.5 million. Additional revenue comes from Italian 5 per mille tax designations, supporting-member contributions (soci sostenitori), and donations. The organization also operates an e-learning platform for cooperative management training and a fair-trade product distribution channel through partnerships with Brio S.p.A. and Conserve Italia, which channels organic pineapple from Togo into Italian mass-market retail. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

The core service offering rests on three pillars: (1) international development project implementation through local and international partnerships, (2) cooperative enterprise support and accompaniment for Italian cooperatives engaged in international cooperation, and (3) training and capacity-building delivered via in-person technical assistance and the e-learning platform. There is no proprietary technology stack beyond the e-learning platform; Coopermondo is a service organization that operationalizes Confcooperative's cooperative-development methodology. Leadership is anchored by Director Paola Ferrara (since 2020) and the broader Confcooperative network, with Anna Manca serving as President.

Name

Coopermondo - Confcooperative

Legal name

Coopermondo - Associazione per la Cooperazione Internazionale allo Sviluppo

Website

https://coopermondo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coopermondo is the international development NGO of Confcooperative, implementing cooperative enterprise projects and training in developing countries across Africa and Latin America. It serves vulnerable women, youth, and smallholder farmers, funded primarily by AICS, CEI, and the EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Cooperation

NAICS

International Affairs (928120)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG), International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC)

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• Cooperative development services
• Agricultural training programs
• Capacity building NGO
• Rural value chain development

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Funding from Institutional Donors: Coopermondo receives funding from institutional donors such as AICS (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo), CEI (Conferenza Episcopale Italiana), FAMI (Fondo Asilo Migrazione e Integrazione), and European Union funding programs for implementing development projects.
2. 5 per mille (Tax Designation): Italian taxpayers can designate 5 per mille of their income tax to Coopermondo by providing the organization's tax code (97476850587).
3. Donations and Membership Fees: The organization receives support from supporting members (soci sostenitori) and accepts donations from individuals and organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coopermondo implements international cooperation projects in developing countries through training and technical assistance to create and empower cooperative enterprises. It supports Italian cooperative and social enterprises engaged in international cooperation by facilitating knowledge exchange, and delivers online cooperative education via an e-learning platform. Project outputs include tangible products such as the 'Dolcetto' organic pineapple from Togo, produced by young farmer cooperatives and distributed through Italian retail.

Product overview

Coopermondo is an international cooperation NGO of Confcooperative that operates as a service organization rather than a traditional product company. Its offerings consist of development projects implemented in developing countries (Africa, Latin America, Europe) including capacity building, training, and technical assistance, supported by an e-learning platform for cooperative education. The organization facilitates exchanges between Italian cooperatives and international partners, focusing on promoting the cooperative model as a tool for sustainable and inclusive economic development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Development Projects (Progetti di Sviluppo) Implementation of multi-country international development projects for cooperative formation, agricultural value chains, food security, and rural development, funded by institutional donors such as AICS, CEI, EU, and FAMI.
• Cooperative Enterprise Support Services (Insieme alle Cooperative)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 direct beneficiaries across current project portfolio
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and global.

• Consiglio Nazionale per la Cooperazione allo SviluppocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoopermondo sits on the National Council for Development Cooperation, bringing the added value of the cooperative enterprise model to developing territories.
• Alleanza delle Cooperative ItalianecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an NGO of Confcooperative, Coopermondo is part of the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, which coordinates cooperative representation action towards the Italian Government, European institutions, and social partners.
• Cooperatives Europe Development Platform (CEDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoopermondo is part of the CEDP group, representing cooperatives to the DG DevCo of the European Commission.
• COSPEmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian NGO and key implementation partner in multiple projects including Co.Lo.Res in Colombia and FASSA in Tunisia.
• SENA ColombiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - Colombia's National Learning Service, key strategic partner for training programs in cooperative development.
• CONFECOOP ColombiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfederation of Cooperatives of Colombia - national cooperative confederation partner for cooperative promotion in Colombia.
• CORPOAMAZONIAregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporación para el Desarrollo Sostenible del Sur de la Amazonia - regional environmental authority partner in Colombia projects.
• FAOglobalStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - international organization partner for food security and agricultural development.
• OIT/ILOglobalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Labour Organization - partner for cooperative development and decent work promotion.
• CIHEAM Iam BariregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Options - partner for agricultural development initiatives.
• FedercassecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Coopermondo and association of Italian cooperative banks.
• ConfcooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and parent organization - Confederazione delle Cooperative Italiane (Confederation of Italian Cooperatives).
• Brio S.p.A.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian company and lead partner in the Dolcetto organic pineapple project in Togo, facilitating fair trade distribution in Italian retail.
• Conserve ItaliaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Italian cooperative consortium for food production, visited by Capo Verde delegations for knowledge exchange.
• Alianza de Mujeres Tejedoras de Vida del PutumayoregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlliance of Women Weavers of Life from Putumayo - local women's organization partner in Colombia peace building initiatives.
• Confcooperative Emilia RomagnaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and regional confederation partner hosting Colombian SENA delegations for cooperative training visits.
• AMPCM - Associação Moçambicana de Promoção do Cooperativismo ModernoregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMozambican Association for the Promotion of Modern Cooperativism - local partner in Sprigioniamo i Talenti project.
• CEFAmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerComitato Europeo per la Formazione e l'Agricoltura - Italian NGO partner in Mozambique SALsA project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale: Milan-based Italian development NGO operating across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East in food security, water, and economic development. Directly comparable as an Italian-headquartered NGO with AICS/EU funding dependency and multi-country field operations.
• WeWorld: Italian NGO (formerly GVC) operating in 25+ countries on development and humanitarian aid, including women's empowerment, food security, and economic inclusion. Comparable in Italian NGO origin, donor base, and rights-based development approach targeting women and youth.
• AMREF Italia: Italian branch of the African Medical and Research Foundation focused on health and development in Africa. Comparable in Italian NGO model, Africa focus, AICS funding access, and even shares leadership lineage (current Coopermondo director previously led AMREF Italia communications).
• Fondazione AVSI: One of Italy's largest international development NGOs with operations in 30+ countries focused on education, social development, and economic inclusion. Comparable in mission scope, Italian NGO status, AICS funding access, and multi-country project implementation model.
• COSPE: Italian international development NGO focused on rights, gender equality, and sustainable development across Africa, Latin America, and the Mediterranean. Direct peer given that COSPE is also a Coopermondo implementation partner on multiple projects (Co.Lo.Res Colombia, FASSA Tunisia), sharing the same Italian NGO ecosystem and donor landscape.
• CEFA: Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l'Agricoltura is an Italian NGO focused on rural development, agriculture, and cooperative enterprise in developing countries. Direct peer sharing similar AICS/EU donor base, agricultural cooperative focus, and active implementation role as Coopermondo's partner in the Mozambique SALsA project.
• Cesvi: Italian foundation active in 23 countries on environmental protection, food security, and sustainable development. Comparable as an Italian-headquartered development organization competing for similar AICS, EU, and institutional funding with similar operational geographies.
• ACRA - Associazione di Cooperazione Rurale in Africa: Milan-based Italian NGO specialized in rural development, cooperative enterprise, and economic cooperation in Africa. Highly comparable given shared focus on cooperative business models, rural communities, AICS funding, and agricultural value chain development.

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam Italia: Italian affiliate of Oxfam International, a global confederation focused on poverty and inequality. Broader and larger international development player with overlapping themes (food security, women's economic empowerment, cooperative models) but operating at a much larger scale with a global brand.

Others

• FAO: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and current Coopermondo partner. Thematically related as an enabler/ecosystem participant in agricultural cooperative development, food security, and rural value chains across Coopermondo's intervention countries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Coopermondo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrOxajepnHIRH8phBTMdS7w
• Facebookfacebook.com/coopermondo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coopermondo---confcooperative
• Instagraminstagram.com/coopermondoong_confcooperative

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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