International Cooperative Alliance
Budget
€5,987,100
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
1 FTE
EU Grants
€916,238
Mission & Goals
The International Cooperative Alliance unites, represents and serves cooperatives worldwide. Founded in 1895, it is one of the oldest non-governmental organisations and one of the largest ones measured by the number of people represented: 1 billion cooperative members on the planet. It is the apex body representing cooperatives, which are estimated to be around 3 million worldwide, providing a global voice and forum for knowledge, expertise and co-ordinated action for and about cooperatives. More than 315 organisations from 110 countries are members of the International Cooperative Alliance. The ICA’s members are international and national cooperative organisations from all sectors of the economy, namely agriculture, banking, consumer, fisheries, health, housing, insurance, and industry & services.
EU Legislative Interests
The ICA targets EU policies in relation to DG International Partnerships (INTPA). Out of the policies, mainly the ones linked to the Private sector involvement, Civil Society, Youth employment, as well as Blending and Financing are targeted. - Youth Action Plan (YAP) in EU external action 2022 – 2027: Promoting meaningful youth participation and empowerment in EU external action for sustainable development, equality and peace - A Stronger Role of the Private Sector in Achieving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries - The Roots of Democracy and Sustainable Development: Europe's engagement with Civil Society in external relations - The European Consensus on Development - The Global Gateway
Communication Activities
Campaigns linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Agenda 2030, as well as within the frame of the ICA-EU Partnership on International Cooperative Development #coops4dev 2024-2028.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
The International Cooperative Alliance is part of COPAC - Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives. https://www.copac.coop The other member organisations of COPAC are: International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Trade Center (ITC), United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Organisation Members
315 organisations from 110 countries are currently members of the International Cooperative Alliance. The ICA’s members are international and national cooperative organisations from all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, energy, banking, consumer, fisheries, health, housing, insurance, and industry & services. The full list can be found here: https://ica.coop/en/about-us/our-members/global-cooperative-network
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.