The International Cooperative Alliance

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a global organization that brings together cooperative businesses—such as credit unions, farmers’ groups, and worker-owned companies—to promote and support the cooperative model. It advocates for values like democratic control, shared ownership, and community benefit, aiming to foster sustainable development and social equity worldwide. By providing resources, setting standards, and encouraging collaboration among cooperatives across sectors and countries, the ICA helps ensure cooperatives remain a strong, effective force for economic empowerment and social well-being.