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The biennial Regional Assembly, represented by all members, is the highest authority of the ICA-Asia and Pacific. The Regional Assembly is a central policy-making and representative body that brings together all members and provides them a platform to discuss multiple issues concerning the development and growth of cooperatives as well as the opportunity to network and form bilateral and multilateral alliances for mutual benefit. It plays a vital role in strengthening the democratic governance process of cooperatives by building consensus on issues and passing the agenda after discussion to the satisfaction of all members.<\/p>\n

The 17th Regional Assembly will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 24 to 28 November 2025. The National Council of Cooperatives in Sri Lanka (NCCSL) is hosting the event in collaboration with the country\u2019s broader cooperative movement.<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka has a long and rich history of cooperative development, with the first cooperative society established in 1904<\/strong>. Today, the country is home to over 15,000 cooperatives<\/strong>, serving more than 8 million members<\/strong> and employing over 50,000 people<\/strong>. These cooperatives play a vital role in a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, youth and women empowerment, marketing, health, education, and finance, contributing significantly to inclusive and sustainable development across the nation.<\/p>\n

This year, the Regional Assembly will also elect the new Board of Directors of the ICA-AP. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in the 12th Asia-Pacific Cooperative Forum, as well as various thematic seminars and workshops organized by our committees.\u00a0<\/em>These events will also mark the culmination of activities led by the Regional Office in observance of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.<\/p>\n

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The APCMC’s<\/h1>\n

have been held in<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Australia<\/span><\/p>\n

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The conference was inaugurated by the Senator, Hon. John Button, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce on behalf of the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Indonesia<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Conference was inaugurated by His Excellency Soeharto, the President
of the Republic of Indonesia, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Conference was inaugurated by His Excellency D.B. Weejatunga,
President of Sri Lanka, at the Bhandaranayake Memorial International
Conference Hall.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Thailand<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Conference was inaugurated by His Excellency Sukavich Rangsitpol, Deputy Prime Minister of the Royal Thai
government.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>China<\/span><\/p>\n

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The conference was inaugurated by His Excellency Wen Jiabao, Vice-Premier of the People\u2019<\/span>s Republic of China.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Nepal<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Joint Declaration was presented by the Hon\u2019<\/span>ble Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, His Majesty\u2019<\/span>s Government of Nepal.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>India<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Joint Declaration was presented by the Hon\u2019<\/span>ble Minister of Agriculture, Government of India.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Malaysia<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Conference was inaugurated by His Excellency Y.A.B. Dato’ Seri Abdullah HJ Ahmad Bodawi, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Thailand<\/span><\/p>\n

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The conference was inaugurated by His Excellency Chumpol Silpa-Archa, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Sports, Kingdom of Thailand.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>Vietnam<\/span><\/p>\n

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The conference was inaugurated by Her Excellency Madam. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.<\/p>\n

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Critical Study<\/h1>\n

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In line with the theme of the 11th APCMC, a critical study has been commissioned to understand how far the governments are creating a conducive environment for the cooperatives to function and specific areas and nature of partnership between state\/government and cooperatives. The findings from the study will be presented at the Minister\u2019s conference.<\/p>\n

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The primary objectives of this study are as follows:<\/p>\n

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• To evaluate existing partnerships between government bodies and cooperatives in different sectors and regions (Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa).<\/li>\n
• To assess the impact of these partnerships on cooperative resilience, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.<\/li>\n
• To identify best practices and lessons learned from successful government-cooperative collaborations.<\/li>\n
• To provide recommendations for enhancing and scaling up such partnerships for greater socio- economic impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  The reports of the previous critical studies can be accessed below.<\/p>\n

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  01<\/h1>\n

  First<\/span>\u00a0Critical\u00a0Study\u00a0on Cooperative Legislation and Competitive Strength, 1997\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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  02<\/h1>\n

  Second Critical\u00a0Study\u00a0on\u00a0Cooperative Legislation and Policy Reforms, 2002<\/span><\/h2>\n

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  03<\/h1>\n

  Third Critical\u00a0Study\u00a0on\u00a0Cooperative Legislation and Policy Reforms, 2004<\/span><\/h2>\n

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  04<\/h1>\n

  Fourth Critical\u00a0Study\u00a0on Cooperative Legislation and Policy Reforms, 2012<\/span><\/h2>\n

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