<P> An umbrella organization is an association of (often related, industry - specific) institutions, who work together formally to coordinate activities or pool resources . In business, political, or other environments, one group, the umbrella organization, provides resources and often an identity to the smaller organizations . Sometimes in this kind of arrangement, the umbrella organization is to some degree responsible for the groups under its care . Compare to franchises and subsidiaries . </P> <P> There may be many reasons for establishing / joining an umbrella organization: </P> <Ul> <Li> The ability to carry out activities which could not be accomplished alone, due to <Ul> <Li> Economies of scale </Li> <Li> A better pool of experts and experience </Li> <Li> Shared apprenticeship and exchange of know - how </Li> </Ul> </Li> <Li> A sense of community and support that makes people and corporations derive utility from multilateral and shared activities </Li> <Li> An increased brand / public awareness </Li> <Li> Legality of pursued action (s) </Li> </Ul> <Li> The ability to carry out activities which could not be accomplished alone, due to <Ul> <Li> Economies of scale </Li> <Li> A better pool of experts and experience </Li> <Li> Shared apprenticeship and exchange of know - how </Li> </Ul> </Li>

What is the name of the umbrella organisation of south african cooperatives