The ICA in South- East Asia

Abstract

The International Cooperative Alliance is the world-body of the Cooperative Movement. Founded in 1895 in London it is now eighty three years old. It is thus one of the oldest of international organisations. It comprises cooperative organisations in 66 countries and in every continent, and these affiliates have a membership of over 326 million at the primary level (1977). Thus the iCA is also the most widespread international governmental organisation. It is the only international organisation “ entirely and exclusively dedicated to the promotion of Cooperation in all parts of the world” .