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International Cooperative Alliance
@icacoop
Founded in 1895, we unite, represent & serve the 3 million #cooperative enterprises 🌎🌍🌏 and its more than 1 billion #coop members.
Brussels, Belgium Katılım Haziran 2009
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Partnerships matter.
Trade unions and the social and solidarity economy are working together to support workers, especially in the informal economy, improving livelihoods, access to rights, and representation.
🔗 ilo.org/.../cooperativ…...
#LabourDay
ILO Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy@ilocoopsse
Partnerships spanning trade unions & the #SSE help increase the visibility, voice & power of informal economy workers & their organizations. On #LabourDay, read more on different forms of the partnerships & how to maximize their impact: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
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On #InternationalWorkersDay, we highlight the importance of decent work and labour rights and the role of #cooperatives in advancing them.
📘 Read our SDG 8 Policy Brief: copac.coop/iyc-2025-serie…
#LabourDay #SDG8 #DecentWork #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #coops4dev🌍
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New review of cooperative gender-based policies in Asia-Pacific
The @ICAAPAC Committee on Women has released a new study report, ‘Review of Gender-Based Policies in Cooperatives in Asia-Pacific'
More information here: icaap.coop/2026/04/07/bre…
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Deadline extended to 8 May.
There is still time to contribute to the UN Secretary-General’s report on the social and solidarity economy.
ILO Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy@ilocoopsse
🔔 Deadline extended! The deadline for the call for inputs to the UN Secretary-General’s report on the #SSE has been extended to 8 May 2026, following requests. 🔗 See submission guidelines & instructions in EN, FR, ES and PT here: unsse.org/2026-unsg-sse-…
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Multilateralism is built on cooperation, inclusion, and shared rules.
Cooperatives apply these principles every day.
On the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, we look ahead to Panama, where peace will be at the centre of the global conference.
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What happens when funding ends?
For many projects, progress stops.
Asia Affinity Holdings Ltd CEO Graham Clark talks about building long-term systems, from grassroots groups to full economic ecosystems.
Check it out here: cm50.coop/news/a-convers…
#CM50
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Books connect ideas across generations and cultures.
This #WorldBookDay, here are 3 co-op reads to start with:
📘 Collective Courage
📗 Cooperative Principles in Action
📙 Cooperativism at Work
There are many more out there. What would you add to the list?
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🧠 #CoopPopQuiz is back!
Which iconic line should get a co-op twist?
☐ A. “Three-hour meeting? Still on agenda item one? Groundbreaking.”
☐ B. “I volunteer as member!”
☐ C. “You’ve got a vote in me.”
☐ D. “We’re goin’ up, up, up… this co-op, we own it.”
Name the movies👇
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Advocacy is not a side activity. It is how cooperatives secure their place in the global economy.
In ICA’s latest Members’ Chat, the focus was clear:
👉 influence, legal recognition, and a stronger voice at every level.
💬 Watch out for our next series of Members' Chats.
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Earth Day is also about food systems, local economies, and who shapes them.
In this article, @ErbinCrowell of @NeighborCoops reflects on how food cooperatives have advanced local sourcing, sustainability, and community wellbeing for decades.
Read: greenenergytimes.org/celebrate-eart…
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2025 was the International Year of Cooperatives. 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
We welcome this global recognition of women’s vital role across agrifood systems.
More info here: ica.coop/en/newsroom/ne…
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Women farmers help sustain food systems, rural economies, and communities across the Americas.
Join this @CoopAmericas webinar with participation from @FAO.
📅 April 23
🕛 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
🔗aciamericas.coop/en/eventosacia…
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Save the date!
On 15-16 October 2026, @CoopsEurope will host a special celebration, awards ceremony and high-level dialogue in Brussels in line wo the their 20th anniversary.
More info here: ica.coop/en/newsroom/ne…
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40,000 farmers. One cooperative. 🌱
In Brazil, Coopercitrus is helping small & medium growers compete with big players through tech, education, and collective power.
Read here: cm50.coop/news/a-convers…
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Yesterday we hosted the side event “Innovate, Unite and Cooperate” in the framework of the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026.
🔎 More info: ica.coop/en/newsroom/ne…
🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=-bQV2H…
#ECOSOCYouth #Youth #Cooperatives #GlobalGoals #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #coops4dev🌍
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CM50, the ICA's leadership circle for the world's largest cooperatives and mutuals, establishes a dedicated development team. Joining co-chairs Jeroen Douglas and Shaun Tarbuck are Jan Kellett, Joseph Njuguna, Elsa Scholte and Kristof De Spiegeleer
More: cm50.coop/news/cm50-acce…
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🗓️ 5 months to go.
In a world shaped by uncertainty, cooperation builds connections.
“Building Bridges: Cooperative Contributions for a Peaceful World.”
See you in Panama 🇵🇦
14–18 September 2026
Details here: ica.coop/en/events/join…
#BuildingBridges
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What if drivers owned the platform too?
From Belgium to India, two taxi cooperatives are showing that platform cooperatives can offer fairer earnings, lower fees, and worker voice.
▶️ Read more: ica.coop/en/newsroom/ne…
#Cooperatives #PlatformCoops #GigEconomy #ICA
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Leaders from 19 national cooperative organisations explored AI, education, tourism, and intercooperation at a forum in Sofia.
Ariel Guarco, Petar Stefanov, Attilio Dadda, and Stephen Gill were among those contributing.
Read more here: ica.coop/en/newsroom/ne…
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📬 The April edition of Cooperative Insider is out now!
Inside:
✨ Panama 2026 theme announced
🤝 106 years of ICA–ILO partnership
🕊️ Cultural Heritage List nominations open
and more!
Check your mail or access here:
🔗 bit.ly/aprilnewslette…
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