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Articles of Association and Rules

The International Cooperative Alliance's Articles of Association and Internal Rules define the organisation, its structure and operating policies.

The current Articles of Association were adopted at the General Assembly held in Brussels, Belgium in 2023.

The current Internal Rules were adopted by ICA members at the General Assembly held in Brussels, Belgium in 2023 and last amended in Manchester, United Kingdom in 2025.

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