Commemorating the International Year of Women Farmers (IYWF) 2026, the Asia-Pacific region came together in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 7–9 May 2026 to recognise and celebrate the role of women in agriculture and cooperatives. Organised by ICA-AP and the ICA-AP Committee…
The Opening Ceremony of the Asia Pacific Cooperative Market Access Forum 2026 was held on 27 April 2026 at Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square, Xi’an, China. It brought together 35 international delegates from the ICA-AP Trade and Business Committee, ,…
As the global cooperative movement prepares to celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) on 4 July 2026, we invite members of the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) to share inspiring case studies that demonstrate how cooperatives…
We are pleased to announce that the ICCB, in coordination with the National Consolidated Cooperative Bank (NCCB), is organising a Learning Visit to Manila, Philippines, scheduled from 3 to 6 November 2026 at Sotogrande Hotel Katipunan, Manila. About the Programme…
Researchers, academics, practitioners, and Young and Emerging Scholars (YES) now have more time to contribute to the 20th ICA Asia-Pacific Research Conference, to be held at Monash University on 6 and 7 October 2026. The deadline for abstract submissions has…
Cooperatives in Vanuatu play a vital role in strengthening rural livelihoods, promoting financial inclusion, and supporting community-based economic resilience across the islands. With 460 cooperatives and over 17,000 members, the sector contributes significantly to local trade, savings mobilisation, agriculture, fisheries,…
During a recent visit to Malaysia, Mr. Balu Iyer, Regional Director of the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), engaged with cooperative leaders and institutions across the country. In this article, he reflects on his experiences and shares…
ICA welcomed two new members from India: Aditya-Anagha Multi-State Credit Cooperative Society Ltd.as a regular member and Alliance Multi-State Cooperative Society Limited as an associate member. Established on 2nd October 2011 in Nagpur with a single branch, Aditya-Anagha Multi-State Credit…
The Japan Cooperative Alliance (JCA) has published a Japanese translation of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Strategic Plan 2026-2030, helping make the Alliance’s vision and priorities more accessible to cooperators across Japan. The Strategic Plan 2026-2030 outlines the ICA’s goals…
As the world marks World Environment Day 2026, the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) highlights the inspiring journey of Mr. Mukesh Biranjia, Chairman of the Mauritius Cooperative Alliance (MCA). A farmer, cooperative leader, and participant in the…
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