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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…

ICA-AP Women’s Committee Statutory Meeting 2025: Reviewing Progress and Setting the Course for 2026

December 10, 2025

The ICA-AP Women’s Committee held its Statutory Meeting on 25 November 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together members from…

Celebrating Women Cooperative Entrepreneurs: ICA-AP Marks IYC 2025 with a Joint Program in Colombo

December 10, 2025

As part of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025 celebrations, the ICA-AP Committee on Women and the Committee on…

Statutory Meeting of the ICA-AP Committee on Credit and Banking

December 10, 2025

The ICA-AP Committee on Credit and Banking (ICCB) convened its meeting on 25 November 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in…