Research and Analysis Initiative of the International Cooperative Alliance – The Law on Cooperative Housing
The Law on Cooperative Housing report marks a milestone in CHI’s collaboration with the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) through the International Legal Research and Analysis Initiative (ILRAI). Co-funded by the European Union, the study offers the first comparative analysis of legal and policy frameworks governing housing cooperatives across 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.
Bringing together contributions from national experts, CHI members, and the ICA Cooperative Law Committee, the report identifies key enabling conditions for the growth of cooperative housing—clear legal definitions, supportive tax and finance mechanisms, and strong governance rooted in cooperative principles.
Presented at the Peace Palace in The Hague during the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, the publication serves as both a reference tool for policymakers and a practical resource for cooperative federations seeking to advocate for fairer, more enabling housing legislation worldwide.
Download the report: The Law on Cooperative Housing (PDF)
(Coordinated by Cooperative Housing International and the International Cooperative Alliance. Co-funded by the European Union.)