The International
Co-operative Alliance (ICA)
is a non-governmental co-operative
federation representing co-operatives and
the co-operative
movement worldwide. It was founded in 1895 to unite, represent
and serve co-operatives worldwide. The ICA represents 272 co-operative
federations and organizations in 94 countries. The Alliance provides a global
voice and forum for knowledge, expertise and co-ordinated action for and about
co-operatives. The members of the Alliance are from all sectors of the economy,
including agriculture, banking, consumer, fisheries, health, housing,
insurance, and workers. The Alliance has members from 100 countries. Around one
hundred million people work for a co-operative globally.
