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Apply for the next edition of Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards
Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards, programma esclusivo della Campagna UN SDG Action, promuove iniziative e individui impegnati nella costruzione di un mondo più sostenibile, equo e pacifico. Le candidature per le tre categorie (Creativity; Changemaker; Resilience) sono aperte fino al 7 maggio 2025.
El Salvador: Italy’s Commitment to Sustainable Horticulture
The opening of the lab is one of the key achievements of the “Trifinio IN” project, funded by the Italian Government through the Italian Embassy in San Salvador and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
Mali: Distribution of Food Kits with the Support of the Italian Cooperation
The distribution was financed by AICS as part of a regional emergency initiative launched in October 2022, aimed at supporting populations affected by the humanitarian and economic crisis in Mali and Senegal. The initiative, with a total budget of 4,100,000 Euros and a duration of 31 months, has strengthened the resilience of populations most affected by the current crisis, with a particular focus on women and children.
AICS Hanoi: Emergency Call for Proposals Published for CSOs in Myanmar
The call comes just days after the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28, affecting communities already deeply impacted by the ongoing civil conflict that has ravaged Myanmar for the past four years.
Italian Cooperation at the 6th World Forum on Local Economic Development in Seville
As an integral part of this capacity-building process at the local level, the program—led by AICS Havana—promoted and facilitated the participation of the Cuban delegation in the Forum's activities. This major international event served as a crucial platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and for the building of strategic partnerships with stakeholders from around the world.
Minister Tajani chairs the Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the Plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, with Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, chaired at the Farnesina the second meeting of this year’s Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the eleventh plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS).
Dialogues on Africa 2025: The Commitment of Italian Cooperation in the Sahel and Horn of Africa
“In the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, Italian Cooperation adopts an integrated approach that combines humanitarian aid, development, and peace dimensions (the triple nexus) with the aim of addressing not only the immediate needs of the populations, but also fostering long-term impact.” This was emphasized by AICS Director Marco Riccardo Rusconi during his talk titled “Cooperation as an Antidote to Crises?”, part of the panel discussion “Geopolitics and Instability: Challenges and Future Scenarios in Strategic African Regions,” held on the final day of the “Dialogues on Africa 2025” in Milan.
Call for Local Authorities and Civil Society Organizations: Final Ranking Published Online
With reference to the “2023 Call for Proposals for the granting of contributions to initiatives promoted by Local Authorities and Civil Society Organizations, as well as other non-profit entities, please be informed that the Director of AICS has issued Resolution No. 1191 dated March 28, 2025, approving the final ranking list.
SUSTLIVES: Project Partnership Meeting Held at CIHEAM Bari
On March 18–19, 2025, the 5th partnership meeting of the SUSTLIVES project was held at CIHEAM Bari, Italy. The initiative is supported by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The meeting brought together representatives from the project's eight partners—based in Burkina Faso, Niger, Finland, and Italy—with the aim of reviewing the progress made during the first half of the fourth year (August 2024 – January 2025), monitoring administrative and financial management, discussing a no-cost extension, and planning for the final phase (March – December 2025).
Launch of PROGRESS: A Program for Social and Solidarity Economy in Senegal
PROGRESS represents a new milestone in the collaboration between Italy and Senegal for economic and social development. Through AICS, Italy reaffirms its commitment to cooperatives, social enterprises, economic interest groups, and associations—key players in Senegal’s local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
AICS and CIDU Collaborate on Training for Human Rights and Development Cooperation
The focus of the session will be on the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), presented by CIDU experts. The UPR is a UN Human Rights Council mechanism that systematically reviews the human rights situation in all member states. This international process fosters dialogue, accountability, and progress in human rights promotion and protection worldwide.
AICS Launches €21 Million Call for Proposals in Ukraine to Support Vulnerable Communities
This is the third AICS call for proposals for CSOs since the beginning of the war, reinforcing an intervention model that prioritizes direct engagement with civil society and local authorities. Previous initiatives funded 39 projects totaling €57 million, providing essential humanitarian aid and services to over one million people.