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Cooperatives in the Pacific – Reflections on History, Change, Challenges, and Opportunities 

February 10, 2026

My recent engagement with cooperative registrars, policymakers, and practitioners from Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu—particularly…

NGO CSW 70 Virtual Side Event – Save the Date

February 10, 2026

On 16 March 2026, the ICA-AP Committee on Women will host a lively virtual side event at the NGO CSW70 Forum…

World Cooperative Monitor 2025

February 10, 2026

On 3 November 2025, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social…

UN Resolution Calls for an International Year of Cooperatives every decade

February 10, 2026

On 15 December 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182,  recognising the important role cooperatives play in inclusive…

ICA-AP Year-End Report 2025

December 22, 2025

2025 marked a milestone period for the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP). The region came together for the 17th…

Call for Articles: COOP Dialogue 10

December 10, 2025

Theme: Strengthening Women’s Roles in Cooperatives: From Agriculture to Enterprise   Women play a critical role in the cooperative movement…

Highlights from the 12th Asia Pacific Cooperative Forum

December 10, 2025

Held alongside the 17th ICA-AP Regional Assembly in Colombo, the 12th Asia Pacific Cooperative Forum brought together cooperative leaders, policymakers,…

Asia-Pacific Cooperative Excellence Awards 2025

December 10, 2025

The ICA-AP Regional Office announced the recipients of the ICA Asia-Pacific Cooperative Excellence Awards 2025 during its 17th Regional Assembly…

ICA-AP Regional Board Meets in Colombo

December 10, 2025

The ICA-AP Regional Board convened its meeting on 24 November 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with participation from Board members…