highlights

A historic recognition within the new EU Consensus on Development, co-signed by the EU Commission, Parliament and Council; 3 strong references point out the cooperative role as key actors in the S

Supported by #coops4dev?, the serial of documentary films aroundtheworld

A full plan to boost entrepreneurship among youth through the Global Cooperative Entrepreneurs (GCE) programme and the Global Youth Forum – Cooperative Entrepreneurship 2020 (

An exhaustive mapping of the ICA membership in each country to provide a precise picture of the cooperative strength.

A legal framework analysis by country, to document and monitor the implementation of cooperative legislation and policies worldwide.

Training and capacity building seminars for ICA members on advocacy, as well as on policy dialogue and project implementation with governments and EU Delegations.

An investment fund for cooperatives by cooperatives by offering not only capital investment, but also technical assistance to boost growth and generate added-value in areas such as risk management

The launch of the International Cooperative Development Platform (ICDP), bringing together at the global level the cooperative federations and organisations implementing international development.

A number of publications on the cooperative difference in development processes, tackling themes such as peace building, worker ownership, gender and participation.

An in-depth analysis of the national cooperative legislation, based on harmonized tools and methodologies: 2 countries per region already covered.