Bio

Dr. Chiyoge Buchekabiri Sifa is the Regional Director of the International Cooperative Alliance for Africa (ICA Africa), where she champions cooperative development across the continent. With a Ph.D. in Development Studies, Dr. Sifa has dedicated her career to enhancing economic and social development through cooperative enterprises. Her work involves advising on cooperative policy, promoting sustainable development initiatives, and fostering partnerships among cooperative movements within Africa and globally. Dr. Sifa’s leadership at ICA Africa is marked by her commitment to empowering local communities and advancing gender equality within the cooperative sector.