International Cooperative Alliance
Acronym: ICA
General Information
Identification Code: 303404151925-42
Website: https://ica.coop/
Entity Form: non-profit-making organisation
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 11/13/2023
Last Update: 6/26/2024
Mission & Interests
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.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Environment
- European neighbourhood policy
- External relations
- International co-operation and development
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: 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
Communication Activities: Campaigns linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as within the frame of the ICA-EU Partnership on International Cooperative Development.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Avenue Milcamps 105
Post Code: 1030
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 27431030
EU Office
Address: Avenue Milcamps 105
Post Code: 1030
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 27431030
Financial Data
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Funding Sources:
- Member's contributions
Contributions:
- Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 603: 1564: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 8910: 22311: 158
Total Budget: 1388423
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Membership Information
Members: 1
Members F T E: 1
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: 307 organisations from 103 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, 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
Organisation Members: The International Cooperative Alliance is part of the COPAC - Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives. https://www.copac.coop
Current Job Opportunities
Graduate Intern - International Co-operative Alliance-Africa
International Co-operative Alliance-Africa
internBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
Policy Associate at International Cooperative Alliance
International Cooperative Alliance
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025