Time with the Cooperatives (Mr. Emmanuel Oduro Darko)

Описание: Emmanuel Oduro Darko

Results oriented personality who combines 41 years of credit union management and institutional development experience gained from working in over 20 National Credit Union Apex Organizations in Africa and some related study tours made to some countries other than Africa. A commitment to effective team work, skill transfers, employee development and training skills has resulted in a proven background of improved organization management, communication and financial skills ensuring institutional capacity building and sustainability.

Mr. Darko held various positions withthe Liberia Credit Union National Association(11years) and the African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Association, (ACCOSCA) (for 6 years) . In April 1996 he was employed by the Canadian Co-operative Association as a Management Advisor to the Credit Union Association in Ghana to assist in the Management of a six-year bilateral project signed between the Governments of Ghana and Canada. He then became the General Manager of the Ghana Co-operative Credit Union Association for 12 years until July 2014.His hard work, dedication and competence in the discharge of his duties have been observed throughout the movement in Africa and by other Partners around the World.

He was the immediate past Chairman of the Ghana Micro Finance Network (GHAMFIN)( 2006-2014) and the Secretary of the Africa Micro Finance Institutions Network (AFMIN) from 2006 – 2009 and a vice Chairman from2010 – 2012.A part-time lecturer at the University of Cape Coast on a Diploma Course on Micro Finance for three years to 2009.Currently acting as a consultant to the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and the Irish League of Credit Unions, International Development for the revival of credit unions in Sierra Leoneand Liberia Since June 2008 and recently in Uganda since March 2015.

I am a Board Member of SEND Foundation Ghana and a Chairman of Investa Capital, a Fund Management Institution with branches through Ghana. Currently the Chairman of KAMCCU Co-op. Credit Union, Accra.

He is also a motivational speaker who honors more than 30 speaking engagement both nationally and internationally per year.

The author of three books:

“The Reality of Life; How to Get Yourself Out of Poverty”
“Have Control over your life, it is for you alone”
“Nobody is born poor”
“The Evolution and enduring Power of the Credit Union Movement in Ghana”


AWARDS

Currently Mr. Darko is the Goodwill Ambassador for the Africa Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA) responsible for the promotion of Credit Unions as poverty reduction tool in the African Continent.

He was a recipient of the Second Prize Award of the Cynthia Mandidza International Credit Union Training Award during the WOCCU Forum held in Cork, Ireland in June 1993.

In 1994, he was presented with a Silver Award by the World Council of Credit Unions for his outstanding performance towards the development of credit unions in Africa.

In addition to the above, in October 31, 2014 he was awarded plaque in recognition for his exceptional meritorious services in the growth of the African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA).

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