IEC (International Cooperative Alliance)

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a global organization that supports and promotes cooperatives—businesses owned and operated by their members, such as farmers, workers, or consumers. Its goal is to strengthen the cooperative movement worldwide by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and advocating policies that benefit cooperatives. The ICA helps ensure that cooperatives remain fair, democratic, and sustainable, emphasizing their role in fostering economic development, social inclusion, and community resilience. Essentially, it connects and champions cooperatives globally to improve people's lives through collective ownership and decision-making.