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Services: Cooperative registration, regulation, arbitration, capacity-building, grants management, legal adjudication
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) is the primary government regulatory body in the Philippines mandated to promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments of equity, social justice, and economic development. Established under Republic Act No. 6939, the CDA operates under the administrative supervision of the Office of the President and plays a vital role in shaping the cooperative sector in the country.
CDA’s core mandate is to formulate, implement, and coordinate policies, plans, and programs for cooperative development. It supervises the registration, accreditation, and regulation of all cooperatives in the Philippines. The agency also provides capacity-building programs, legal mediation, and adjudication services to ensure the sustainable growth of cooperatives as self-reliant organizations.
As a regulatory agency, the CDA offers a range of services and programs:
Cooperative Registration and Supervision:
Policy Formulation and Regulation:
Legal Mediation and Adjudication:
Capacity-Building Programs:
Grants and Incentive Programs:
Monitoring and Evaluation:
CDA's unique position as a statutory regulatory agency enables it to influence national development through cooperative empowerment. Its core strengths include:
As a government agency, CDA’s financials are publicly allocated through the General Appropriations Act (GAA). In 2023, it received a budget of over PHP 465 million from the national government, earmarked for operational expenses, program implementation, and cooperative support services.
Although CDA itself does not engage in commercial trade, it indirectly contributes to Philippine exports by supporting producer cooperatives involved in agriculture, handicrafts, and agribusiness. These cooperatives have received international certifications and participate in trade expos with CDA’s facilitation.
CDA’s services are intended for:
The Cooperative Development Authority remains a cornerstone in national economic planning, committed to building inclusive growth through cooperative empowerment across the Philippine archipelago.