Sunday 13 September at 15:00 Panama time
The next International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Youth Committee Annual Plenary Meeting is scheduled to take place on September 13, 2026, in Panama. This significant gathering serves as the primary forum for young cooperators to review work plans, report on progress, and participate in critical leadership elections.
Leadership Elections
During this plenary, eligible members will vote to elect the next leadership team for a four-year term:
- One (1) President: The global representative for young cooperators who will also serve as the Youth Representative on the ICA Board.
- Four (4) Members at Large: One representative from each ICA region responsible for facilitating regional engagement and supporting the Executive Committee’s goals.
Participation and Voting Eligibility
- Nominated Representatives: ICA member organizations may nominate two youth representatives under the age of 35 to the Youth Committee.
- Voting Rights: Only nominated representatives or their authorized proxies may cast a vote.
- Observers: Member organizations are welcome to send any number of observers, who have the right to participate in discussions.
Call for Nominations
We are seeking motivated young leaders (aged 31 or younger at the time of nomination to ensure they remain under 35 throughout their term) to help implement our next four-year work plan.
Key Nomination Deadlines:
- Nomination Submission: All nomination forms and supporting documents (CV, photo, bio, and motivation letter) must be submitted to Ingrid Colanero at colanero@ica.coop no later than June 30, 2026.
- Membership Applications: Organizations wishing to apply for membership to participate in the meeting must do so at least six weeks prior to the event.
For further details on candidate qualifications and the weightage-based election methodology, please refer to the official Rules of the ICA Youth Committee.
Download the relevant documentation below.