Institute of Cultural Affairs International

International non-governmental organization

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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

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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

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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

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ICAI is a network of national member organizations located worldwide.[citation needed]

### Africa

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

### Asia

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* Bangladesh
* India
* Japan
* Malaysia
* Nepal
* Taiwan
* Tajikistan

### Europe

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* Belgium
* Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Netherlands

### North America

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* Canada
* Guatemala
* United States

### Oceania

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* Australia

### South America

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* Chile
* Peru

## Relationships

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ICAI maintains relationships with key international bodies and other international organizations, including:[citation needed]

* 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

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1. ^ "About ICA". ICA International. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
2. ^ Methods For Community Development: The Work of the Institute Of Cultural Affairs, Stuart A. Umpleby, The George Washington University, August 7, 1989.
3. ^ A Global Strategy for Human Development: The Work of the Institute of Cultural Affairs, Stuart A. Umpleby and Alisa Oyler, in Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Vol. 24, No. 6, November–December 2007, pp. 645-653, May 8, 2007.
4. ^ ICA Nepal, 2012

## External links

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* Official site