PSSAG’s implemented “Cooperative Formation as a Platform for Economic Empowerment in a Post-Conflict Area” with Access Advisory funded by USAID in 2018 February. PSSAG’s approach focuses on creating scale from the start Multiple savings groups are formed simultaneously and supported over a period of six months to instill savings habits and discipline in the members. The six-month period also allows the identification of nature leaders among the savings group members, who will eventually be trained to become the leaders of the cooperative. By the time the groups are consolidate into a single entity, the members already know and understand the concept of financial cooperation. At registration, the cooperative already has a large membership and general assembly, a board that understand governance, trained managers and, most importantly for a cooperative, shared core values. The approach also incorporates strategic approach to rural enterprise development as well as access to finance. The initiative has to gain the approval of both the state government and the leadership of the KNU. Simultaneous consultations and coordination meetings were done to ensure that the program will have the support of all stakeholders in the area. The direct target group for the project is at least 500 rural farmers and rural entrepreneurs who will become members of the cooperative and gain access to savings and credit services.