In fulfillment of its core business activity of cooperative development the Federation has in its establishment the Cooperative Development Department. This is purely a support service unit of the Federation through which cooperative development programs are advanced. This department offers education and training to membership at what ever level with emphasis to primary cooperative societies. All these programs are aimed at building leadership and management capacities in the movement. Zambia Cooperative Federation can partner or collaborate with any Development Agency or organization in areas of common interest.