About ICA-AP

Established in 1960 in New Delhi, India, International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) is one of the four regional offices of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). With a rich history spanning over six decades, we unite, promote, and develop cooperatives in the Asia and Pacific region. We proudly represent and serve a network of 124 members from 29 countries (July 2026) across varied economic sectors. Through the promotion of cooperative identity, advocacy, collaboration, and capacity building, we strive to empower cooperatives to thrive and fulfill their potential as drivers of sustainable development, social inclusion, and economic prosperity.

Some Facts About Coops

3 million coops
0 million cooperatives

present globally, represent atleast 12% of humanity on the earth. As people-centred business enterprises, they provide jobs to 10% of the world’s employed population.

2.78 Trillion USD Turnover

Generated by the Top 300 cooperatives globally. Read the World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) 2025 report.

State-Cooperatives Partnership

Read our report on the study “Promoting Partnerships between the State and Cooperatives"

Gender Equality in Cooperatives

Read our 2026 Regional Study on gender-based policies in cooperatives across Asia and the Pacific.

Our Work

International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) works to advance cooperatives that balance People, Planet, and Profit through inclusive, sustainable, and competitive development across the region.

Promoting inclusive opportunities within cooperatives

Enabling regulation and policy recognition

Advancing cooperative competitiveness and cooperatives as development actors

Strengthening cooperative networks and cooperation across the region

Serving as a resource for knowledge, expertise, and action

Building awareness and accelerating growth

Our Members

News

Department of Cooperatives, Bangladesh Joins ICA as Associate Member

Department of Cooperatives, Bangladesh Joins ICA as Associate Member

The Department of Cooperatives (DoC), Bangladesh, has joined the International…

20th ICA-AP Cooperative Research Conference Explores the Future of Cooperatives

20th ICA-AP Cooperative Research Conference Explores the Future of Cooperatives

The 20th ICA Asia-Pacific Cooperative Research Conference was held on…

Weaving a Stronger Voice: ICA-AP Visits Looms of Ladakh

Weaving a Stronger Voice: ICA-AP Visits Looms of Ladakh

Across Ladakh’s mountain communities, women are building livelihoods and shaping…

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