The Centro de Estudios y Capacitación Cooperativa R.L. (CENECOOP) of Costa Rica joined the ICA on 10 July 2008 as an associate member.  It is is an educational institute which develops research and educational programmes for its member, co-operative leaders and employees at a national and international level. It promotes co-operation amongst international and national private and public, entities.  The organisation has 18 member societies and 15 employees.  Learn more about CENECOOP at: http://www.cenecoop.com/