Implementation Framework

1. Co-op Foundation will report to the board of trustees and company secretary focusing on delivery of annual work-plans that delivers on priority objectives and commissions specific strategy CSR activities
2. Each year, an annual implementation plan for each priority area will be developed to deliver the Corporate Responsibility Strategy and ultimately realize our mission.
3. The annual work-plan will contain the following :
   • The first step will be to develop concept papers guided by the new thematic areas ensuring that the CSR objectives are aligned to the overall bank’s strategy of alleviating poverty and improving livelihoods in the country.
   • Launch concept papers through use of established networks with donors
   • Depending on level of donor interest develop full program proposals and source funding
   • Establish the expenditure baseline on foundation programs and suggest measures to monitor and measure the impact of the CSR activities over a three year
   • Recruit staff to implement the programs based on the program funds.
   • Develop systems for monitoring, evaluating and reporting program activities so as to ensure sustainability.
   • Ensure that the community engagement work is linked to cooperative membership activity and other stakeholders.