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ICA Members' Chat: The 5 thematic committees of the ICA

The International Cooperative Alliance’s Thematic Committees are the bodies bringing specific kno

Closed (by invitation only)

Mar 14, 2024 12:00

February 28, 2024

Member Forum-Environmental Sustainability in Housing Cooperatives

Environmental Sustainability in Housing Cooperatives

On March 14, 2024, the Cooperative Housing Inter

Mar 14, 2024 12:00

February 28, 2024

CCR YES

ICA CCR-YES - Young & Emerging Scholars on Cooperative Studies Meeting

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the first semiannual meeti

Mar 13, 2024 12:00

February 7, 2024

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