FEDECOCAGUA Sample Clauses

FEDECOCAGUA. ▪ Organizational Aspects Self-assessments and diagnostics became the basis for SIDEM implementation among 28 coffee grower groups in Huehuetenango and San Marcos. Of these, six groups are Type A, 11 are Type B and 11 are Type C. ▪ SIDEM Implementation FEDECOCAGUA technicians made progress in implementing five SIDEM phases, as follows: − Governance: 11 co-ops (Nuestro Futuro, San Xxxx, Xxxx Roja, Agua Dulce, Hoja Xxxxxx, Tajumuco, San Xxxx El Obrero, La Todosanterita, San Xxxxx Necta, El Porvenir and Cocolense). − Management Strengthening: nine co-ops (San Pablo, 21 de Octubre, Riveras del Cabuz, La Bendicion, Comunidades Unidas, Agua Dulce, Xxxx Roja, Cocolense and Union Coataneca). − Associative Trade Strengthening: all 28 organizations. − Business Strengthening: 20 organizations. − Entrepreneurial Growth and Community Outreach: all 28 organizations. ▪ Updated Accounting Records As a result of RVCP assistance, a total of 20 of the 24 coffee producer groups working with FEDECOCAGUA have accounting records current. ▪ Capital Contributions − Two organizations working through FEDECOCAGUA increased their capital contributions as follows: (1) members from Cooperativa Nueva Union voted during a General Assembly to institute a GTQ5 fee for every sack of parchment coffee sold, and (2) Cooperativa Union Coataneca approved mandatory contributions of GTQ400 for every new member.

FEDECOCAGUA.  Organizations Implementing at least One SIDEM Phase The Project plans to continue implementing the SIDEM phases within each of the 28 RVCP producer groups with the expected result that 12 of the organizations will be classified as Type A and ten as Type B.  Management Positions Following RVCP assistance, one of the producer groups plans to hire personnel to fill management positions.  Up to Date Accounting RVCP continues to provide technical assistance and support to 24 coffee grower groups to keep their accounting records up to date.  Legal Personhood RVCP will continue to work with four groups to move forward in their respective processes to become established as co-operatives. The expected result for FY2017 is that at least one organization will complete the process. FEDECOAG  Organizations Implementing at least One SIDEM Phase Each of the 22 RVCP horticulture groups has completed at least the first SIDEM phase (Governance) and the Project expects that four of the groups will keep their Type A classification, while five are Type B. In a complimentary effort, the Project is working with boards and employees from the 22 producer groups to continue training on fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, as well as on legal and fiscal requirements. Technicians will also address issues such as fiscal, legal, accounting and financial concerns together with internal controls in each organization.  Legal Personhood Although each of the 22 horticulture organizations working with RVCP has legal status, technicians will tailor assistance to ensure that they comply with government requirements (INACOP, Ministry of Government and the SAT tax authority).  Improved Management Practices Technicians will continue to work closely with the 22 RVCP producer groups as they continue to implement management practices including credit policies and regulations, capitalization policies, computerized internal controls, analyzing financial statements, preparing annual reports and budgets.  Updated Accounting Technicians will push forward to work with the 22 RVCP producer organizations to keep their respective accounting records current and balanced.  Increased Membership RVCP will provided assistance so that 15 of the 22 producer groups can increase their membership by opening enrollment and having amended their rules to allow new members –both men and women.  Management Positions Two of the producer groups hired personnel to fill management positions and RVCP will pr...