ICA-Africa to hold 16th Africa Regional Assembly and Conference
ABUJA -ICA-Africa, a regional member of the International Cooperative Alliance will host the 16th Africa Regional Assembly and Conference from November 14-15, 2023 at the Abuja Continental Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria.
According to the organisers, the event that is expected to draw hundreds of cooperators and other stakeholders in the global cooperative movement will be held under the theme: Cooperatives for a Sustainable Africa.
The conference aims to bring together key stakeholders, experts, practitioners, and policymakers from across Africa to explore the significant role of cooperatives in promoting sustainable development on the continent. “This forum seeks to create a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovative solutions to address Africa’s socio-economic and environmental challenges through the cooperative movement.”
Papers will be presented on the thematic focus of “Cooperatives for a Sustainable Africa” that underscores the pivotal role cooperatives play in advancing sustainable livelihoods, fostering development, promoting peace, and facilitating partnerships and collaborations among various stakeholders for the purpose of sustainable development across the African continent.
Some experts at the conference will explore how cooperatives in Africa are actively contributing to the realization of sustainable livelihoods and development. This encompasses an investigation into the multifaceted ways in which cooperatives, as collective and community-driven enterprises, engage in economic activities that have a positive and lasting impact on local communities and the broader society.
Other experts will present specific case studies and empirical research that elucidate the diverse mechanisms through which cooperatives drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, enhance access to essential services, and facilitate inclusive development.
Still other people invited at the conference will talk about the innovative solutions that cooperatives deploy to facilitate peace and development, thereby fostering a sustainable Africa. ‘They will deliberate on creative approaches and strategies employed by cooperatives to mitigate conflicts, alleviate social tensions, and contribute to overall stability.”
“The exploration of such innovative practices may encompass conflict resolution mechanisms, social inclusion initiatives, and the use of cooperative structures as conduits for addressing pressing social challenges,” conference organisers say.
Furthermore, some paper presenters during the conference will highlights the imperative of fostering partnerships and collaborations between cooperatives, governments, civil society, and international development agencies to bolster sustainable development efforts in Africa.
The authors will talk about successful models of collaboration, the challenges and opportunities inherent in such partnerships, and the role of policy frameworks in facilitating cooperative engagement with governmental and nongovernmental entities.
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