About ICA-AP

Established in 1960 in New Delhi, India, International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) is one of the four regional offices of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). With a rich history spanning over six decades, we unite, promote, and develop cooperatives in the Asia and Pacific region. We proudly represent and serve a network of 123 members from 29 countries (June 2026) across varied economic sectors. Through the promotion of cooperative identity, advocacy, collaboration, and capacity building, we strive to empower cooperatives to thrive and fulfil their potential as drivers of sustainable development, social inclusion, and economic prosperity.

Some Facts About Coops

3 million coops
0 million cooperatives

present globally, represent atleast 12% of humanity on the earth. As people-centred business enterprises, they provide jobs to 10% of the world’s employed population.

2.78 Trillion USD Turnover

Generated by the Top 300 cooperatives globally. Read the World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) 2025 report.

State-Cooperatives Partnership

Read our report on the study “Promoting Partnerships between the State and Cooperatives"

Gender Equality in Cooperatives

Read our 2026 Regional Study on gender-based policies in cooperatives across Asia and the Pacific.

Our Work

International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) works to advance cooperatives that balance People, Planet, and Profit through inclusive, sustainable, and competitive development across the region.

Promoting inclusive opportunities within cooperatives

Enabling regulation and policy recognition

Advancing cooperative competitiveness and cooperatives as development actors

Strengthening cooperative networks and cooperation across the region

Serving as a resource for knowledge, expertise, and action

Building awareness and accelerating growth

Our Members

News

The Harvest of Trust

The Harvest of Trust

The story of Mulkanoor Cooperative Rural Credit and Marketing Society…

Message from Ms. Chitose ARAI

Message from Ms. Chitose ARAI

Chairperson, ICA-AP Committee on Women Dear Cooperators, Warm greetings from…

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

PROGRAMME CONTEXT The Financial Framework Partnership Agreement 2 (FFPA 2),…

Publications

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