ICA Coop - News

1. February eDigest out now
   The February edition of the ICA's eDigest is out now, read about pending changes in US and UK co-operative legislation alongside the latest updates on the Desjardins Summit and ICA Expo taking place in October and November. Also see our official IYC merchandise. If you'd like to receive copies of the eDigest email kelly@ica.coop To view click here. To view previous editions click here.
   
2. January eDigest - our time has come
   The ICA Board welcome in the International Year of Co-operatives, read about their views, beliefs and wishes for the Year. Also in this issue find out about the Official IYC poster and see a great new film about the Rochdale Pioneers. To view click here. To view previous editions click here.
   
3. December eDigest - Only one month to go until the International Year!
   The December edition of the ICA's monthly eDigest is now available.
   
   The main feature this month covers Singapore's launch of the 2012 International Year of Co-operatives. There is also coverage of IFFCO's new mobile phone initiative which is helping them to make inroads into Indian agricultural productivity, as well as a summary of a decision by this year's General Assembly to allow mutuals to become members of the ICA. Regular features include the Director-General Charles Gould's blog and the co-operative calendar. To view click here. To view previous editions click here.
   
4. Cancun Special of ICA eDigest
   Over 2000 co-operators heard addresses from Mexican President Felipe Calderon, UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon, ILO's Juan Somavia, environmentalist Philippe Cousteau, Obama Blogger Sam Grraham-Felson along with our own President Dame Pauline Green, at the ICA General Assembly in Cancun last week. The event marked the ICA Launch of the international Year of Co-operatives and the ICA's new website www.2012.coop. The General Assembly was the largest in the ICA's 116 year history. A special edition of the ICA eDigest is now available online http://civimail.ica.coop/edigest/2011-11/cancun-special-edition-edigest-november To read previous editions click here.
   
5. GA Programme released
   The latest programme for the ICA Launch of the International Year of Co-operatives, General Assembly and related meetings has just been released. Click here.