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Italy launches initiative to strengthen the Somali health system
Through this initiative, Italy reaffirmed its firm commitment to supporting Somalia on its path toward stronger institutions, improved public services and better health outcomes by building partnership based on mutual respect and shared responsibility.
Missione del sistema italiano di cooperazione allo sviluppo in Kenya (24-27 marzo)
Si è svolta dal 24 al 27 marzo 2026 una missione del Sistema italiano della Cooperazione allo sviluppo in Kenya, paese prioritario per la Cooperazione italiana e per il Piano Mattei, con l’obiettivo di consolidare e ampliare il partenariato strategico
Italian Development Cooperation at Macfrut 2026: commitment to Sustainable Agriculture
The Cooperation’s exhibition space will host ten overseas offices of the Agency—Tirana, Bogotá, San Salvador, Havana, Tunis, Jerusalem, Beirut, Maputo, Kampala, and Hanoi—with two special focuses: one dedicated to Latin America and another to Albania
Humanitarian flight lands in Lebanon, supported by Italy and EU Partners
This operation highlights Italy’s collaboration with the European Commission in rapid emergency response, emphasizing the increasingly crucial role of the Brindisi UNHRD base as a humanitarian hub to mitigate international crises and emergencies
Prime lauree in ingegneria geologica in El Salvador: il contributo della Cooperazione Italiana
Una tappa storica per lo sviluppo accademico e scientifico nazionale resa possibile grazie al progetto CASTES, finanziato dal MAECI attraverso AICS, e realizzato dalle Università italiane di Palermo (UNIPA) e “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara (UNICH), con l’obiettivo di rafforzare le competenze locali nei settori della geologia e della valutazione dei rischi naturali.
New emergency initiative launched in Kyiv to support the most vulnerable populations
The €45 million program consists of 24 projects which, thanks to the fieldwork of numerous Italian, Ukrainian, and international civil society organizations, will provide concrete assistance to the communities most affected by the conflict
Deputy Minister Cirielli meets Local Authorities for the Redevelopment of the former IAO complex
The center will contribute to achieving two major objectives: promoting growth, development, and stability in partner countries, and supporting the internationalization of Italian businesses.
Global Fund and Christian Minorities: Information sessions on procedures
The Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) invite Civil Society Organizations to participate in two presentation and consultation sessions, also open to Universities and Research Institutions, regarding the upcoming competitive procedures for “Complementary Initiatives to the Global Fund” and “Protection of Persecuted Christian Minorities 2026.”
Renewed the Agreement with the Municipality of Milan for the strengthening of the MUFPP
The first AICS-MUFPP agreement produced significant results: more than 1,190 officials took part in training activities on urban food policies. Six thematic publications were produced, highlighting experiences from priority countries
Italy strengthens its humanitarian and immediate emergency response in Lebanon
The funds will be allocated as follows: €2 million to the United Nations Humanitarian Fund managed by OCHA, €2 million to the Red Cross, and €6 million to non-governmental organizations operating in the country through an Immediate Emergency Call for Proposals managed by AICS Beirut.
“Raccogliamo le idee!”: Young People at the Heart of a Sustainable Future – Event in Rome on 23 March
The “Raccogliamo le idee!” initiative, organized together with the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, is part of the broader framework of actions promoted by AICS on Global Citizenship Education and Sustainable Development, with particular attention to the involvement and empowerment of younger generations in national processes, strengthening forms of active citizenship that promote the values of Global Citizenship Education.
First Meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation in 2026
Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli chaired the first meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation in 2026, which approved a package of grant and loan initiatives with a total value of €246 million.