The Strategic Dialogue on Cooperative Development for Rural and Agrifood Systems Transformation in the North East and Northern Africa (NENA) Region brought together key stakeholders to discuss the role of cooperatives in advancing sustainable rural and agrifood systems. Hosted in…
The 11th Coop Colloquium brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss partnerships between the government and cooperatives, emphasizing how such partnerships can help address socio-economic challenges. The session was timely and very significant following the declaration by the United Nations,…
On 19 March 2025, ICA-AP and its Committee on Women will organize a virtual parallel event at the NGO Commission on Status of Women (CSW) 69 Forum on the topic, βPolicy Actions Matter: Cooperatives in Asia-Pacific and Their Initiatives to…
We spoke to Mr. Jeroen Douglas, ICA Director General, as he shares insights into the global cooperative movement and the significance of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC). The interview explored key takeaways from ICAβs historic Global Conference…
Dear Cooperators and Youth Leaders, Happy International Year of Cooperatives! As we embark on 2025, the International Year of Cooperatives, we are reminded of the transformative power of cooperatives in driving sustainable development and strengthening communities worldwide. This…
On 28 October, under the ICA-EU Financial Framework Partnership Agreement 2 (FFPA 2), the ICA-AP Regional Office, in association with FAOs Near East and North African Region Office (FAO NENA), and the ICA Africa organized a virtual βStrategic Dialogue on Cooperative…
ICA-AP is pleased to announce the release of the Study Report on Promoting Partnerships Between the State & Cooperatives: Comparative Perspectives from Select Countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. The study explores the legal and institutional provisions for state partnerships with cooperatives…
The ICA-AP Committee on Women organized an online lecture on Emotional Wellness for Women Cooperators on September 6, 2024, in collaboration with Sleepwell Foundation India. It was attended by 27 participants from India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal and the Philippines. The…
The Trade Dialogue titled “Empowering Cooperatives through Digital Transformation: E-commerce and Big Data” was held on September 2 and 3, 2024 at Zhongwei Green Lake Hotel, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. Organized by the Trade and Business Committee, the event focused on the…
The second ICA Asia-Pacific (ICA-AP) Trade and Business Committee Meeting of 2024 was held on September 1, 2024 in Kunming, China. The meeting was attended by 28 members representing 15 organizations from 12 countries, including India, China, Malaysia, Palestine, Vietnam,…