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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 1h

🗞️ October’s Cooperative Insider is out. Inside: #ICAPanama2026, the new ICA Board, SDGs, communications strategy, peace, cooperative law, heritage, youth, EU training, Europe awards, credit unions, Morocco’s cooperative movement + upcoming events. Check your email.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 10h

The PRACTICE breakout at #ICAPanama2026 explored youth, gender and cooperation at scale, and what it takes to turn cooperative values into everyday practice. Read the full report here: ica.coop/en/newsroom/... #coops4dev🌍 #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In his #ICAPanama2026 address, ICA President Ariel Guarco linked peace to economic democracy, inclusion and opportunity, and argued that cooperatives already offer practical responses in finance, food, housing, health, work and technology. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yYa...

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#ICAPanama2026 Special Address by ICA President Dr. Ariel Guarco

YouTube video by International Cooperative Alliance

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Looking back at #ICAPanama2026: a new book, 63 Cooperative Cultural Heritage inscriptions from 39 countries, US$68K for cooperative-led action, updates on .coop digital tools, and the launch of amicus.coop. Full report soon! #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The ICA invites you to join the “EU Delegations and EU Compliance for the Cooperative World” online training series this October. More info: ica.coop/en/newsroom/... @ec.europa.eu #EuropeanUnion #EU #GlobalGateway #EUFunding #EUDelegations #EUTraining #Cooperatives #coops4dev🌍

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The ICA invites you to join the “EU Delegations and EU Compliance for the Cooperative World” online training series this October. More info: ica.coop/en/events @ec.europa.eu @coopseurope.eurosky.social #Coops4Dev🌍 #EuropeanUnion #EU #GlobalGateway #EUFunding #EUDelegations

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎥 In her video address to #ICAPanama2026, Economics Professor Jayati Ghosh spoke about multilateralism, inequality, moving beyond GDP and the role ICA can play in building cooperation across countries. Watch the full address. #BuildingBridges #ConstruyendoPuentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🇰🇮 🇵🇦 Two countries, two very different contexts. At #ICAPanama2026, Hon. Tangariki Reete of Kiribati and Hon. Gloria María De León Zubieta of Panama reflected on cooperatives, communities and peace. #BuildingBridges #ConstruyendoPuentes #Coops4Peace

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌍 From education and AI to peacebuilding, resilience and reconstruction, From Local Roots to Global Impact brought leaders and young cooperators together at #ICAPanama2026. The session closed with an intergenerational dialogue on the present and future of cooperatives.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🕊️ On #InternationalDayOfPeace, we carry forward one idea from Panama: build a peace economy rooted in dignity, inclusion, participation and resilient communities. Read the full article here: ica.coop/en/newsroom/... #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📚 Cooperatives in Action II was launched at #ICAPanama2026. “Here, in these pages, you have examples of success that show that economic democracy works.” — Juan Antonio Pedreño, in the prologue By Ariel Guarco, presented by José Alves de Souza Neto. #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📸 Got photos or videos from #ICAPanama2026? Post them, tag us, and use: #ICAPanama2026 #BuildingBridges #ConstruyendoPuentes We’re wanna see your conference moments from Panama. 🇵🇦

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🕊️ At #ICAPanama2026, Building Bridges – The Cooperative Path to Peaceful Multilateralism brought together voices from Uruguay, Spain, the EU, World Bank Group, Pan-African Parliament and cooperative law. Moderated by ICA Director-General Jeroen Douglas. #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📘 Now launched: Building a Better World Together: Cooperative Contributions to the SDGs. Produced by ICA and COPAC, the report brings together policy briefs on cooperative contributions to all 17 SDGs. 🔗 Check it out here: 2025.coop/sdgs/ #ICAPanama2026 #SDGs

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Panama Declaration has been adopted at #ICAPanama2026. “Cooperation is a powerful force for peace, justice, democracy, inclusion, solidarity and shared prosperity.” Read the full Declaration: ica.coop/en/media/lib... #BuildingBridges #Coops4Peace

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌍 “The cooperative movement needs to have an essential role in a world that is losing its motivation. We are the opposite: full of energy and filled with people who can build bridges.” — ICA President Ariel Guarco at #ICAPanama2026 Day 2 Opening #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🕊️ One more moment of peace before #ICAPanama2026 closes. Later, delegates will join Folding Peace Together, a hands-on origami activity to fold paper peace doves. Led by Chitose Arai and Kenki Maeda of Japan. Practice with our short tutorial. #Coops4Peace #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🇵🇦 Day two at #ICAPanama2026: 🕊️ Cooperatives, communities & peace 📘 Cooperative contributions to all 17 SDGs 📜 Panama Conference Declaration 🕊️ Origami peace dove ceremony 🤖 Cooperative AI + more side events One final full day of conversations in Panama. #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

⚖️ PROTECT at #ICAPanama2026 focused on keeping cooperative identity relevant and resilient as law, governance, capital and technology evolve. Membership, education, public policy, intercooperation and digital democracy were all part of the conversation. #coops4dev🌍

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣 PROMOTE at #ICAPanama2026 focused on moving from visibility to influence. We show what we make possible through human stories, economic evidence, stronger branding and strategic communication. The ICA Comms Strategy is one tool to help shape that narrative. #coops4dev🌍

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The PRACTICE breakout at #ICAPanama2026 brought together conversations on youth participation, gender equality and cooperation among cooperatives. Full report soon! #coops4dev🌍 #BuildingBridges #ConstruyendoPuentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As #ICAPanama2026 continues, we would like to say a huge thank you to our partners, supporters, and sponsors. Thank you for building bridges with us. #ICAPanama2026 #ConstruyendoPuentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🕊️ “Now is not the time to despair.” Bjørg Sandkjær of UNDESA told #ICAPanama2026 that peace, development and human dignity are deeply connected, and that cooperatives are essential to building more peaceful, equitable societies. More from her keynote soon. #BuildingBridges #ConstruyendoPuentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The greatest social innovation of the modern era remains the cooperative movement, because it allows people to be economic actors, owners and decision-makers at the same time. Ariel Guarco - ICA President

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We need young people in our cooperatives, in our boards, in our federations and in our confederations. We need your perspectives to build a progressive future. - Ariel Guarco, ICA President

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

You can build walls, or you can build bridges. The co-op movement has chosen to build bridges - this is part of our identity and our story - José Alves de Souza Neto (Brazil): President of Cooperatives of the Americas

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Panama is not just a place where we gather but a place where we come closer. - José Alves de Souza Neto (Brazil): President of Cooperatives of the Americas

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When we talk about building bridges, it is not just a metaphor but a responsibility for people to build trust. - José Alves de Souza Neto (President of Cooperatives of the Americas)

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our strength is not an alternative to the economy, it is a world power. - Erika Vargas (Executive Director of IPACOOP, Panama)

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ana Graça (United Nations Resident Coordinator in Panama)

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Rolando González Patricio (President of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) gives his address.

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Roberto Linares (Minister of Agricultural Development of the Republic of Panama, representing the President, H.E. José Raúl Mulino Quintero)

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Now happening: Official Opening of the Global Cooperative Conference Some highlights. A🧵

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Now happening: Leaders from Panama, the cooperative movement and the United Nations come together to officially open the Conference and set the stage for "Building Bridges: Cooperative Contributions for a Peaceful World" Stay tuned. #BuildingBridges #ConstruyendoPuentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Good morning from Panama 🇵🇦 A big day ahead at #ICAPanama2026: 🎙️ Official Conference Opening 🌍 Bjørg Sandkjær + Michelle Bachelet 📄 SDG Policy Brief Series launch 🕊️ Peaceful multilateralism panel 🌱 PRACTICE 📣 PROMOTE ⚖️ PROTECT Follow along today. #BuildingBridges #coops4dev🌍

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Marie-Josée Paquette, Márcio Lopes de Freitas, Dileep Sanghani, Attilio Dadda, Doug O'Brien, Yuyan Wang, Yoshito Shinno, Simona Cavazzutti, Rose Marley, ünal örnek, Iñigo Albizuri Landazabal, Maria Eugenia Pérez Zea, Ryszard Jaśkowski, Abdul Fattah Abdullah, Bastien Sibille

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to the 15 At-Large directors from 15 countries who were democratically elected to the ICA Global Board during our 2026 General Assembly in Panama today! The new members who will be joining the board are:

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Ariel Guarco (@ArielGuarco), who has been re-elected President of the @icacoop Global Board for a four-year term at the 2026 ICA General Assembly in Panama! #ICAPanama2026 #Buildingbridges #Construyendopuyentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't forget... 🕤 The meeting starts at 09.30 (Panama time) ✅ The President will be elected this morning 🗳️ Voting for the 15 At-Large Directors will take place this morning, with results announced this afternoon. 📢 Let's put our #cooperative democracy in action!

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today (15 September) is the @icacoop General Assembly, where members will elect the President and 15 At-Large Directors for the 2026-2030 mandate! 📃 You can find all papers for the meeting online at ica.coop/en/events/20... #coops #BuildingBridges #construyendopuentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🗳️ Delegates met the candidates for At-Large Director on the ICA Global Board today over a networking lunch in Panama. A chance to talk, ask questions and get to know the candidates ahead of the ICA General Assembly vote. 🇵🇦 #ICAPanama2026 #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🇵🇦 A lot is already happening at #ICAPanama2026. Today brought meetings of CCH, ICBA, ICAO, ICFO, @CoopAmericas & more, plus the Global Cooperative Dialogue, Meet the Candidates lunch, check-in and voting materials distribution. The movement is in motion. #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🌍 The ICA Global Youth Committee Assembly met today in Panama. Young cooperators from across the regions presented projects and shared updates on their work. 🗳️ Elections were also held today, with results to be announced very soon. #CoopYouth #ICAPanama2026 #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🎥 Behind the scenes at #ICAPanama2026 🇵🇦 The team is getting everything ready for delegate arrivals. Registration booth, conference materials, first look at the delegate kit and plenty of final checks. Almost time to open the doors. #BuildingBridges

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

👜 Conference mode: packed. 🇵🇦 A first look at the #ICAPanama2026 delegate kit: programme, stickers, notebook, pen and a tote ready for a very full week in Panama. The little things are ready. Now for the conversations. #BuildingBridges #ConstruyendoPuentes

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International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

📜 The day moves toward the Final Conference Declaration, presented by ICA Director-General Jeroen Douglas, followed by Looking Ahead Together. Also: 🎌 Folding Peace Together 🎶 United in Music 🎲 Solidarity Bingo 🤖 Cooperative AI + other side events #ICAPanama2026

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