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Italy and UNESCO strengthen the Safeguarding and Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Afghanistan
Italy and UNESCO promote a model that integrates the stabilization works and conservation of the Blue Mosque with vocational training, women's empowerment, and the creation of employment opportunities in the cultural and tourism sectors, strengthening the operational framework for the safeguarding and management of the cultural heritage of the Bamiyan Valley and contributing to the socio-economic development of local communities.
Deputy Minister Cirielli chairs the fourth meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation 2026
During the meeting, a package of measures worth a total of around EUR 45 million was approved, in line with the priorities of Italian Cooperation and the 2026 Programme. The Joint Committee has finally approved the opening of two AICS project Offices in Luanda (Angola) and in N’Djamena (Chad), reporting to the AICS Offices in Maputo and Niamey respectively.
From worn-out hives to a thriving honey value chain: a turning point for Effwa village’s beekeepers
The project "Greening the Future of Rural Communities in Vulnerable Areas in Upper Egypt," funded by the Italian Cooperation, is supporting the production capacity of Beekeepers in Effwa Village Beni Suef Governorate - though the delivery of 800 modern beehives and a dedicated programme of technical training.
AEYA Opens Applications for the First Edition of the New Leaders Lab
The programme is open to young people aged 18 to 30 living in 19 African countries. It is a free leadership programme with a focus on entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and community development. Lasting approximately 3–4 months, it combines thematic modules, practical workshops, individual mentoring, and peer-learning opportunities, with the aim of supporting young people committed to developing their communities through concrete project ideas.
Deputy Minister Cirielli Chaired the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation
During the meeting, a package of measures totalling over €620 million was approved, in line with the 2026 Programming Plan, adopted at the Joint Committee meeting chaired by Minister Tajani on May 15.
AICS and Eni Join Forces in Ghana to Promote Sustainable Development
The signing forms part of an ongoing effort to strengthen dialogue between Italian Development Cooperation and the private sector, based on the recognition that sustainable development challenges require structured partnerships capable of combining and leveraging complementary expertise, resources, and approaches to generate lasting benefits for local communities.
Anticipatory Action and Community Resilience: an Event in Dakar Reaffirms the Need for Sustainable Systems
Anticipatory action is most effective when the entire chain is integrated: from forecasting and information dissemination to political decision-making, financing, and the activation of concrete measures before an emergency escalates into a crisis
Joint Committee for Development Cooperation: new emergency allocation of EUR 15 million for Lebanon
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today chaired the second meeting of the year of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, during which the 2026 Programming of Italian development cooperation was approved. It foresees grant and soft loan interventions totalling EUR 1.7 billion.
Global Fund: technical workshop for Italian CSOs
The Global Fund, in collaboration with AICS and DGCS-MAECI, is pleased to invite interested CSOs to the “Technical Workshop for Italian CSOs” – Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 –, which will be held remotely and in english on Thursday, 28 May 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
EU-KAFI Programme: Initiative for the Mechanisation of Wheat Harvesting in the Nile Delta
The EU-KAFI Programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by the AICS Cairo Office, with the objective of strengthening Egypt’s food security
Serbia, Antonione Protocol: new waste collection vehicles for Valjevo
The intervention, with a total value of €730,000, represents a targeted investment to improve the efficiency of the municipal waste management system. The new vehicles will enable a more extensive and effective service, with direct benefits for citizens’ quality of life
“EU4Forests”: aligning Albania’s Forestry Sector with European Standards
The EU4Forests program, primarily funded by the European Union (12.7 million euro), with contributions from Italy (3 million euro), will support reforestation, improve fire prevention, and strengthen the institutions responsible for forest management.