ICA COOP (International Cooperative Alliance)

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a global organization that supports and promotes cooperatives—businesses owned and operated by their members for mutual benefit, such as farmers, workers, consumers, and communities. Founded in 1895, ICA helps these groups collaborate, share best practices, and advocate for policies that strengthen the cooperative movement worldwide. Its goal is to foster sustainable development, social inclusion, and economic stability through cooperative enterprises, emphasizing values like self-help, democracy, and responsibility among members across diverse sectors and regions.