Institute of Cultural Affairs International explained

The Institute of Cultural Affairs International (known as ICA International or ICAI) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) based in Toronto, Canada. Its primary objective is to impact global human development by facilitating authentic and sustainable transformations in individuals, communities, and organizations.^[1]

Objectives

The strategic objectives of ICA International are:

To facilitate the sharing of experiences, values, and lessons at a global level in order to influence international development policy.
To develop and facilitate global partnerships.
To address human development challenges.
To coordinate programs and initiatives involving multiple member ICA organizations for global impact.
To support member ICAs through training and capacity building initiatives and facilitate regular networking and interchange among member ICAs.

History

In the 1970s and 1980s, the ICA established several thousand model villages around the world to demonstrate what is possible when people work together.^[2] ^[3]

ICA Nepal hosted the 8th global conference on human development in Kahtmnandu, Nepal in late 2012. In this occasion a book entitled 'Changing lives changing society' was released.^[4]

Global network

ICAI is a network of national member organizations located worldwide.

Africa

Benin
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
Egypt
Ghana
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Asia

Bangladesh
India
Japan
Malaysia
Nepal
Taiwan
Tajikistan

Europe

North America

Oceania

Australia

South America

Chile
Peru

Relationships

ICAI maintains relationships with key international bodies and other international organizations, including:

Special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Liaison status with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Working relation status with the World Health Organization (WHO)
Consultative status with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Service on the non-governmental organization (NGO) consultative group for the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
Membership in CIVICUS, the world alliance for citizen participation.

References

Web site: About ICA . 2024-03-06 . ICA International . en-US.
http://www.gwu.edu/~umpleby/recent_papers/1998_methods_for_community_development.htm Methods For Community Development: The Work of the Institute Of Cultural Affairs
http://www.gwu.edu/~umpleby/recent_papers/2007_SRBS_ICA_Umpleby_and_Oyler.doc A Global Strategy for Human Development: The Work of the Institute of Cultural Affairs
ICA Nepal, 2012

External links

Official site