My recent engagement with cooperative registrars, policymakers, and practitioners from Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu—particularly during my visit to Kiribati and the ICA-AP Regional Dialogue in Fiji has helped me gain a deeper appreciation of…

On 16 March 2026, the ICA-AP Committee on Women will host a lively virtual side event at the NGO CSW70 Forum titled “From Summit to Scale: Institutionalising Women’s Leadership in Cooperatives.” The session will bring together cooperative leaders, policy advocates and gender…

On 3 November 2025, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises (EURICSE), released the 2025 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) — a special report marking the UN International…

On 15 December 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182,  recognising the important role cooperatives play in inclusive economic and social development around the world. Building on the success of the International Years of Cooperatives in 2012 and…

2025 marked a milestone period for the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP). The region came together for the 17th ICA-AP Regional Assembly and the 12th Asia Pacific Cooperative Forum in Sri Lanka, bringing leaders from across Asia and the…

Theme: Strengthening Women’s Roles in Cooperatives: From Agriculture to Enterprise   Women play a critical role in the cooperative movement across Asia and the Pacific. As farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders, they advance cooperative values while strengthening livelihoods and…

Held alongside the 17th ICA-AP Regional Assembly in Colombo, the 12th Asia Pacific Cooperative Forum brought together cooperative leaders, policymakers, researchers, and communication practitioners to reflect on how cooperatives can build a fairer and more sustainable future under the theme,…

The ICA-AP Regional Office announced the recipients of the ICA Asia-Pacific Cooperative Excellence Awards 2025 during its 17th Regional Assembly on 26 November in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Established in 2023, the awards recognise individuals and cooperative organisations that have demonstrated…

The ICA-AP Regional Board convened its meeting on 24 November 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with participation from Board members representing India, China, Malaysia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President of…

The ICA-AP Women’s Committee held its Statutory Meeting on 25 November 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together members from across the region during the ICA-AP Regional Assembly. With eight Committee members present, the meeting opened with warm remarks from…