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Cooperatives & Communities
In Memory of Américo Utumi
BRUSSELS, August 4, 2026 — The global cooperative movement lost one of its distinguished leaders on Saturday, August 1, with the passing of Américo Utumi at the age of 92. A Brazilian…
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ICA members chat looks at the People Pillar of the Strategic Plan 2026-30
BRUSSELS, August 2, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] recently held its latest online members’ chat, focusing on the People Pillar of the Strategic Plan 2026-30, Practice, Promote, Protect.…
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ICA: New members join from Paraguay, Chile, Ethiopia, The Philippines and Malaysia
BRUSSELS, August 1, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] has recently welcomed six new members, joining from Paraguay, Chile, Ethiopia, the Philippines and Malaysia. From Paraguay, two financial cooperatives…
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“Every goal is ours”: ICA policy briefs make case for coops as SDG powerhouses
BRUSSELS, July 29, 2026 — Over the last 18 months, the ICA and the UN Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives [COPAC] have been publishing a series of policy briefs to…
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ICA Gender Equality Committee elects leadership for 2026–2030 term
BRUSSELS, July 29, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance’s [ICA] Gender Equality Committee [GEC] has renewed its leadership for the 2026–2030 term, re-electing Xiomara Núñez de Céspedes of the Dominican Republic as…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Promoting peace and dialogue: Why the global cooperative movement is coming to Panama
BRUSSELS, July 12, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] and Cooperatives of the Americas will bring the global cooperative movement to Panama this September for their General Assemblies and Global Conference.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Preparing for Panama: explore the programme and meet the first speakers
BRUSSELS, July 11, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] and Cooperatives of the Americas will convene their General Assemblies and joint Global Conference in Panama in September, bringing together cooperative leaders,…
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Architects of New Global Economy: CM50 Leaders Commit to Expanding Cooperative Sector to US$5 Trillion
BRUSSELS, July 10, 2026 — Chief executives and senior leaders from some of the world’s largest cooperative and mutual enterprises have pledged to work towards expanding the global cooperative economy to US$…
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ICA launches global survey to assess impact of International Year of Cooperatives 2025
BRUSSELS, July 8, 2026 — International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has launched a global Impact Assessment Survey to gather feedback from cooperators worldwide on the legacy and achievements of the United Nations International…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperatives key to achieving SDGs, global leaders say
NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 — Cooperatives can play a critical role in driving inclusive, locally led and sustainable development as the world accelerates efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals […
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