ICOPED Faculty Members Present Research at ICA CCR Global Conference 2025

ICOPED delegates at HEC Montreal

Two faculty members from the Institute of Cooperatives and Bio-Enterprise Development (ICOPED), Director and Associate Professor Dr. Karen Q. Custodio and Assistant Professor Maria Theresa M. Castro, participate as delegates and presenters at the International Cooperative Alliance Committee on Cooperative Research (ICA CCR) Global Research Conference 2025 on July 8-11, 2025 in Montreal, Canada.

The ICA CCR Conference serves as one of the largest academic gatherings for cooperative researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide. It provides a platform for sharing the latest research findings, fostering dialogue on cooperative innovation, and strengthening international networks among scholars and cooperative leaders. The conference, which coincides with the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, is expected to gather hundreds of participants from various countries, highlighting diverse perspectives and research on cooperatives' roles in addressing global challenges.

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​​Dr. Custodio and Asst. Prof. Castro presented their respective research studies, contributing insights from the Philippine context to the global cooperative discourse. Their participation reflects ICOPED’s dedication to promoting research-based policy and practice in the cooperative sector, both locally and internationally.

Both faculty members received travel grants from the UP Office of International Linkages, which support their active engagement and representation of the University of the Philippines Los Baños at this important international event.
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For more details about the conference, visit https://icaccr2025.org/