The Japan Cooperative General Research Institute (JC-Soken) was reorganized into the Japan Co-operative Alliance (JCA) on 1 April 2018. Since they are now the apex organisation representing the movement in Japan, they are eligible as a full Member. Previously they were an Associate Member as a support organisation for co-operatives.
The objective of JCA is to ensure the sound development of cooperatives and contribute to better lives and job creation in local communities. Their tasks are to:
- Promote cooperatives
- Recommend policy and public relations
- Education, study and research
- Hold study meetings and seminars
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