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In Tunisia, tenders reserved for Italian companies for the supply of medical equipment
As part of the Balance of Payments Support Program for Tunisia, financed through an aid credit from the Italian Cooperation, the following tenders will be launched during 2025 by various administrations of the Republic of Tunisia. These tenders will be reserved for Italian companies and will concern goods and services of Italian origin
IPEPAC Project: Italian Cooperation Supporting Aquaculture in Cuba
Transforming fish processing waste into resources for the production of fish feed and improving the efficiency of Cuban aquaculture — this is the goal achieved in the city of Sancti Spíritus through the IPEPAC project, l
In AICS, a day of orientation and reflection on the future of the aid worker profession.
A special study day titled “Professione Cooperante” (The Aid Worker Profession) was dedicated to them — and in particular to young people interested in pursuing this career path. The event was promoted by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) as part of the 16th edition of the “Festival della Diplomazia”, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the portal Info-Cooperazione.it.
Technical mission for the reconstruction of Gaza. Meetings in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman
At the instruction of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, a technical delegation organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Farnesina) carried out a mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah on October 20–21 to support the reconstruction of Gaza.The mission brought together representatives from various branches of the Italian Government: in addition to the Farnesina and the Office of the Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister, participants included members from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Civil Protection Department, and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP).
The “Impact Enterprises Measurement” challenge enters its crucial phase. New session with companies on November 6
The second meeting of the market consultation for the pre-commercial public procurement (PCP) initiative “Measuring Business Impact” is about to begin. The project is promoted by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in collaboration with the Italian Digital Agency (AgID).
5% Global Fund Call 2025: list of submitted proposals published
The notice and list of proposals received for the Call for the Award of Grants for “Synergistic Initiatives” submitted by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Universities, and Public Research Institutions under the Technical Support Spending Framework to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – 2025 financial allocation – have been published online.
AICS Annual Report 2024 now Online: Figures, Stories, and Challenges of Italian Cooperation
The AICS Annual Report 2024, now available online, offers an in-depth overview of projects completed or underway in partner countries, highlighting results achieved and future perspectives.
“Profession: Aid Worker” – study day dedicated to the protagonists of International Cooperation
It is this wealth of professional expertise that the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and Info-Cooperazione.it, will highlight with a dedicated initiative on October 21, as part of the 16th edition of the “Festival of Diplomacy.”
In Milan, the Global Forum on Food: Healthier, More Sustainable and Inclusive Food Systems
The Forum serves as a global laboratory for sharing best practices and building alliances, with the aim of developing urban food systems that are healthy, sustainable, and inclusive. Over the five days, participating cities, together with international organizations and networks such as FAO, WFP, UNEP, the European Commission, World Bank, C40, and ICLEI, will discuss key topics including food security,
Santa Clara College: closing ceremony of the Restoration Project Held in Cuba
In the restored Aula Magna, at the heart of the College, the closing ceremony took place, during which diplomas were awarded for the course on the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings, the use of new technologies, and an introduction to creative economies.
Italy alongside ASEAN countries in the COOPMEC project
The project will be implemented by CIHEAM Bari, an international organization with long-standing experience in fisheries and aquaculture and a historic partner of Italian Cooperation.
“Voices from Bamyan: in Florence, screening of the documentary on the Italian Cooperation project”
The docufilm, produced by the University of Florence (Department of SAGAS-LaGeS) and the Milan-based artistic research group Studio Azzurro, was created within the framework of a project funded by the Italian Cooperation, aimed at supporting the redevelopment of informal settlements in Bamyan and Herat.