Co-operative and Rural Enterprises Support Initiative of Africa

NGO, CBO

The Co-operative & Rural Support Initiative (CRESI) seeks to occupy the cutting edge and foremost position in supporting rural enterprise development, be they in agricultural, tourism, finance, construction, e.t.c through integrated rural development incubation and enterprise support.

To provide co-operatives and individual enterprises based in the rural areas of South Africa following piloting in KwaZulu-Natal, followed by the Eastern Cape and then rolled out nationally on the basis of CRESI partners, franchises and associates supported and monitored by a national office.  Mobilized, Institutionalized and Capacitated target community, with Functioning Office that is sustainable (Business Model & Plan).  A functioning Resource, Knowledge and Projects partnership for accessing relevant development opportunities  A system to develop the baseline information, database and Reports.  Help build a Project Pipeline at the community front.  Help Develop an enabling environment for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, LED and SMME Development