ICA Africa Highlights Morocco’s Leadership at the National Closing Ceremony of IYC 2025
9 February 2026 The national closing ceremony of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2025), held on 28
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A portrait of the CICOPA network: a data-driven overview of industrial and service cooperatives (2022–2023)
3 February 2026 CICOPA launches its first comprehensive analysis on industrial and service cooperatives since 2017. Based on data from members
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Cooperatives Highlight Their Cultural Power at UNESCO MONDIACULT Side Event in Barcelona
December 2025 On 26 September 2025, CICOPA participated in the UNESCO MONDIACULT side event “Cooperatives in Culture for Diversity, Cultural
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CICOPA President Iñigo Albizuri joins discussions at the Second World Summit for Social Development
December 2025 From 4 to 6 November 2025, the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) took place in Doha,
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CICOPA President Iñigo Albizuri visit to UNISOL Brasil
27 November 2025 On 7 November 2025, CICOPA President, Iñigo Albizuri, had the opportunity to visit UNISOL Brasil, a Center
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Cooperatives in industry and services featured in the first World Map of Cooperative Cultural Heritage sites
13 November 2025 On 12 November 2025, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) launched the first World Map of Cooperative Cultural
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New book on worker and social cooperatives: “Cooperativism at Work“
30 october 2025 We are happy to announce the publication of the book “Cooperativism at Work: Worker-owned Cooperatives Across the
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The 2025 UN Secretary-General’s report recognises the role of worker and social cooperatives in advancing social development
28 October 2025 The 2025 UN Secretary-General’s report highlights the vital role of cooperatives in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
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Monica Fantini (IT) elected President of CECOP
16 October 2025 On 16 October 2025, the General Assembly of CECOP (CICOPA’s European organisation) gathered in Brussels, Belgium, and
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Upcoming event: Cooperatives in Culture for Diversity, Cultural Rights and Decent Work
Information Note ICA – UNESCO MONDIACULT 2025 – Side Event UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development Cooperatives
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Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum told cooperatives promote a human rights economy
11 July 2025 The role of cooperatives in the human rights economy was highlighted at the global coalition for social
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CoopsDay 2025: A Call from CICOPA President Iñigo Albizuri to Embrace Cooperation for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
4 July 2025 As we mark the International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) tomorrow, 5 July 2025, Iñigo Albizuri, President of
Read MoreICA & CICOPA joint statement on innovative approaches to addressing informality and promoting the transition to formality for decent work
2 June 2025 Many people work in informal, unstable jobs or without proper rights and protections. As the International Labour
Read MoreICA & CICOPA joint statement on decent work in the platform economy for the 113th ILO’s international labour conference
2 June 2025 The platform economy has changed how people work, offering new ways to earn income through digital apps
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International Year of Cooperatives 2025
Happy International Year of Cooperatives to everyone! The UN has appointed 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025). Therefore,
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Highlights from the ICA Global Cooperative Conference: Focus on Care Economy and Digital Innovation
The ICA Global Cooperative Conference featured dynamic participation from CICOPA members, who engaged in sessions on favorable policies, leadership, and
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COODING New Delhi: A Resounding Success
On November 28, CICOPA hosted the second edition of COODING as an official side event of the ICA Global Cooperative
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Join us at the second edition of COODING!
28 November 2024 | Baharat Mandapam (New Delhi) Open air amphitheatre – Second floor On 28 November from 13h30 to 15h30 (IST)
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Worker Co-ops Have the Potential to Advance Gender Equality
15 October 2024 By Kenzie Love (Canadian Worker Co-op Federation – CWCF) Advancing gender equality is a critical requirement for
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From simple employee to worker member: a tailor-made approach to support workers buyouts around the world
7 october 2024 On 18 September 2024, CICOPA organised a Mutual Learning Session (MLS) on the topic of business transfers
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