Theme

Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All

On the International Day of Cooperatives (IDC; CoopsDay) 2024, cooperatives will showcase their contributions to building a better future with a focus on sustainable economic growth, environmental consciousness, and climate action, accelerating efforts to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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Power of Cooperatives

Messages

Mr. Ariel Guarco
ICA President

Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav
ICA-AP President

Datuk Seri Dr. Abdul Fattah Abdullah, ICA-AP Vice-President

Ms. Natalie Browning, ICA-AP Board Member, Australia

Mr. Alireza Banaeifar, ICA-AP Board Member, Iran

Ms. Chitose Arai, ICA-AP Board Member, Japan

Mr. Min Raj Kadel, ICA-AP Board Member, Nepal

Mr. Junrey E. Labatos, ICA-AP Board Member, Philippines

Atty. Dulce S. Bustamante, ICA-AP Youth Committee

ICA-AP Position on Cooperatives Build a Better Ftuture for All

The Asia and Pacific region is home to a diverse and vibrant cooperative movement that has been instrumental in driving socio-economic development, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering community resilience. On this IDC, we highlight the lessons learned and explore how cooperatives can keep making a positive impact and help build a better future for everyone.

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Get involved

#CoopsDay Media Pack

Use the official logo, promotional poster, and communication toolkit to participate in the digital campaign. Find all the resources here.

#CoopsDay Map

Share your story on how you are marking the day and how your cooperative is contributing to building a better future. Write to media@ica.coop.

 

Member  Activities

Take a look at how cooperatives in Asia-Pacific celebrated CoopsDay

Coops Building a #BetterFutureForAll in Australia

The Business Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals (BCCM) in Australia, celebrated the power of their network which has a combined membership of 11 million!

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Sahkar Se Samriddhi Conference in India

The cooperative movement in India celebrated the 102nd International Cooperative Day and the third anniversary of the Ministry of Cooperation by organizing ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi‘ (Prosperity through Cooperation) Conference in Gujarat.  The event was organized by the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) in collaboration with other national federations and cooperatives in Gujarat.  Honourable Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, Mr. Amit Shah, the Chief Guest, delivered a powerful speech highlighting the vital issues and achievements of the cooperative sector.

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CoopsDay in Japan

Japan Cooperative Alliance (JCA) and Cooperatives in Japan jointly held the 102nd International Day of Cooperatives Forum in Tokyo (hybrid).

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CoopsDay in Myanmar

The cooperative movement of Myanmar celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives at the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Nay Pyi Taw.  The Union Minister of Cooperative & Rural Development delivered the speech. The CCS Board of Directors delivered the speech on behalf of the Chairman. Dr. Daw Toe Nandar Tin, Board of Directors of CCS, read the ICA President’s message. This was followed by awarding prizes to cooperative societies in various sectors such as production, trading, and service. There was also an exhibition of household goods, machinery, clothing, and other local products manufactured by cooperatives.

Webinar by NATCCO, Philippines

The National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO), in the Philippines, organized a webinar on the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better Future for All,” to recognize and celebrate the incredible impact of cooperatives in shaping a brighter future.

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Coops Building a #BetterFutureForAll in Singapore

Ahead of CoopsDay, the Singapore National Cooperative Federation (SNCF) highlighted how the cooperatives are building a better future for communities in Singapore. 

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